Hometown: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Research Interests: Gender, religion, literature, post-colonialism, arts and culture, and international relations

Khadija Alkayyoomi was previously a Stakeholders Management Officer at Louvre Abu Dhabi, where she managed the museum’s international and institutional cooperations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a minor in Psychology from Zayed University. During her undergraduate studies, Khadija tutored students in English and various subjects in International Affairs. She also spent time volunteering at the 2019 edition of Abu Dhabi Art, providing guided tours of the artworks to a range of visitors. In the summer of 2019, Khadija was awarded a scholarship from the UAE’s Ministry of Education to enroll in a summer course at McGill University. Khadija is interested in pursuing a career in international relations, culture, and politics.