Israa F. AL Khaffaf, A fellow of UAE Urban Planning Association. She holds a Master of Urban Planning in the Design of Built Environment, earned in August 2013, from the American University of Sharjah (AUS), located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Israa's exceptional academic performance led to her Cum Laude graduation with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), in June 2009, also from AUS. During her undergraduate studies, she received the Deans Award for Academic Excellence in the Architecture Program, showcasing her commitment to excellence in the field. Throughout her distinguished career spanning over 14 years, she filled a number of roles such as Senior Architect, Projects Manager, Business Development and Innovation Manager. She is currently a PhD in Engineering Systems Management graduate student at AUS. Israa has been recognized for her outstanding contributions. She received a Certificate of Achievements as a Distinguished Woman in Engineering at the 9th International Women in Engineering Day College of Engineering at AUS in June 2022. Israa's commitment to excellence was also acknowledged through a Certificate of Appreciation from the Undersecretary's office at the UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development for her exceptional performance in 2018.