Mona Ataya

Mona Ataya is the Founder and Advisor of Mumzworld.com, an e-commerce platform that caters to mothers and children in the Middle East. Since its inception in 2011, Mumzworld has flourished under Ataya's guidance, expanding its reach to over 2.5 million mothers in the region. Today, it's recognized as the largest and most trusted source for all things mother and child in the Middle East, delivering a wide range of products to over 20 different countries. Ataya's leadership has propelled Mumzworld to its position as a regional leader in the e-commerce vertical space, successfully securing over 6 rounds of funding.

Ataya's career is decorated with over 100 awards. Among these accolades, HSBC has voted her one of the top 75 Faces of the UAE and one of the 5 most Powerful Women Transforming the Business World in the Levant. Recognition of her impact extends to being named one of the top 3 Most Prominent Women in the Tech World in the UAE and one of the top 2 Forbes women creating impact in the region. Adding to her professional commendations, Forbes Middle East featured Ataya as one of the Middle East's Power Businesswomen in 2021. She was also voted amongst the 100 most Powerful Arab Women.

In addition to her work with Mumzworld, Ataya is a member of the globally recognized Endeavor businesses, earning the distinction of being the first woman selected into this network in the Middle East. She holds a position on the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy board and serves as a representative for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, advocating for women's empowerment in the digital ecosystem. Ataya's efforts also extend to mentorship, guiding, and supporting budding entrepreneurs, particularly young women.