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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Al-Eqabi was born and raised in [[Baghdad]]. On 10 June 1997, she was severely wounded after an undetonated bomb dating back to the [[Gulf War]] exploded in her family's garden. Al-Eqabi suffered injuries to her hand and leg, the latter of which was later amputated after it became infected with [[gangrene]]; her father lost a hand as a result of the explosion, while her sister lost a finger. Al-Eqabi and her family subsequently emigrated to the United Arab Emirates in 2001, and she went on to graduate from the [[University of Sharjah]] with a degree in [[pharmacy]] in 2013. In 2017, Al-Eqabi completed postgraduate studies in [[Social work|International Social Work]] at [[Durham University]] in the United Kingdom. |
Al-Eqabi was born and raised in [[Baghdad]]. On 10 June 1997, she was severely wounded after an undetonated bomb dating back to the [[Gulf War]] exploded in her family's garden.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Meet Zainab, the scuba diver with one leg|url=https://gulfnews.com/going-out/society/meet-zainab-the-scuba-diver-with-one-leg-1.1893632|access-date=2021-07-13|website=gulfnews.com|language=en}}</ref> Al-Eqabi suffered injuries to her hand and leg, the latter of which was later amputated after it became infected with [[gangrene]]; her father lost a hand as a result of the explosion, while her sister lost a finger.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2021-07-06|title=Meet the Arab Women of Determination Giving a Deeper Meaning to Body Positivity|url=https://en.vogue.me/fashion/arab-women-of-determination/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Vogue Arabia|language=en-GB}}</ref> Al-Eqabi and her family subsequently emigrated to the United Arab Emirates in 2001, and she went on to graduate from the [[University of Sharjah]] with a degree in [[pharmacy]] in 2013.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=D'Souza|first=Alba|date=30 November 2020|title=Breaking Barriers: Zainab Al-Eqabi|url=https://blog.sssports.com/breaking-barriers-zainab-al-eqabi/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Sun & Sand Sports|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017, Al-Eqabi completed postgraduate studies in [[Social work|International Social Work]] at [[Durham University]] in the United Kingdom.<ref name=":2" /> |
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Al-Eqabi currently lives in [[Dubai]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Bains|first=Devinder|date=17 March 2021|title=UAE-based para-athlete and motivational speaker Zainab Al-Eqabi on self-love, positivity, and acceptance|url=https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/featured-news/uae-based-para-athlete-and-motivational-speaker-zainab-al-eqabi-on-self-love-positivity-and-acceptance|url-status=live|access-date=13 July 2021|website=Harper's Bazaar Arabia}}</ref> |
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Al-Eqabi currently lives in [[Dubai]]. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Al-Eqabi established a [[Facebook]] group entitled "Disabled and Proud" in response to what she felt was a stigma against disabled people throughout the Middle East. |
Al-Eqabi established a [[Facebook]] group entitled "Disabled and Proud" in response to what she felt was a stigma against disabled people throughout the Middle East.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In 2011, Al-Eqabi was advised to take up swimming to alleviate back pain she was experiencing due to her prosthetic leg. As an athlete, she has completed two triathlons in the United Arab Emirates and received press attention when she trained to become a scuba diver in 2016. She subsequently received further public recognition when she completed the 2020 Dubai Fitness Challenge, which included hauling a [[Jeep]]. |
In 2011, Al-Eqabi was advised to take up swimming to alleviate back pain she was experiencing due to her prosthetic leg.<ref name=":2" /> As an athlete, she has completed two triathlons in the United Arab Emirates and received press attention when she trained to become a scuba diver in 2016.<ref name=":0" /> She subsequently received further public recognition when she completed the 2020 Dubai Fitness Challenge, which included hauling a [[Jeep]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /> |
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Al-Eqabi has over a million followers on [[Instagram]] and 600, 000 subscribers on [[YouTube]]. |
Al-Eqabi has over a million followers on [[Instagram]] and 600, 000 subscribers on [[YouTube]].<ref name=":3" /> |
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Al-Eqabi is a brand ambassador for the prosthetics manufacturer [[Ottobock]]. She was the first woman from the Middle East to serve in such a role. |
Al-Eqabi is a brand ambassador for the prosthetics manufacturer [[Ottobock]]. She was the first woman from the Middle East to serve in such a role.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Al-Eqabi became the first amputee television host in the Middle East after appearing on the [[MBC 1 (Middle East and North Africa)|MBC1]] show ''Yalla Banat''. The show discusses issues facing young people in the Middle East and North Africa and how these can be resolved. |
Al-Eqabi became the first amputee television host in the Middle East after appearing on the [[MBC 1 (Middle East and North Africa)|MBC1]] show ''Yalla Banat''.<ref name=":1" /> The show discusses issues facing young people in the Middle East and North Africa and how these can be resolved.<ref name=":2" /> |
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== Recognition == |
== Recognition == |
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In July 2021, Al-Eqabi, alongside fellow amputees Dareen Barbar and Rania Hammad, were featured on the cover of ''Vogue Arabia''. |
In July 2021, Al-Eqabi, alongside fellow amputees Dareen Barbar and Rania Hammad, were featured on the cover of ''Vogue Arabia''.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In 2021, Al-Eqabi was named as a regional face of The Body Shop's Global Self-Love Movement campaign. |
In 2021, Al-Eqabi was named as a regional face of The Body Shop's Global Self-Love Movement campaign.<ref name=":3" /> |
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Al-Eqabi featured in Nike's 2020 Victory Swim marketing campaign, alongside Maha Al-Ameri and Manal Rostom. |
Al-Eqabi featured in Nike's 2020 Victory Swim marketing campaign, alongside Maha Al-Ameri and Manal Rostom.<ref>{{Cite web|last=O’Brien|first=Kyle|last2=|date=30 October 2020|title=Nike Celebrates Inspiring Spirit of Middle Eastern Women|url=https://www.adweek.com/agencies/nike-celebrates-inspiring-spirit-middle-eastern-women/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-13|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:57, 13 July 2021
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Zainab Al-Eqabi (born 19 August 1990) is an Iraqi pharmacist, para-athlete and television presenter based in the United Arab Emirates. An above-the-leg amputee, she is an advocate for the rights of disabled people, particularly those living in the Middle East.
Personal life
Al-Eqabi was born and raised in Baghdad. On 10 June 1997, she was severely wounded after an undetonated bomb dating back to the Gulf War exploded in her family's garden.[1] Al-Eqabi suffered injuries to her hand and leg, the latter of which was later amputated after it became infected with gangrene; her father lost a hand as a result of the explosion, while her sister lost a finger.[1][2] Al-Eqabi and her family subsequently emigrated to the United Arab Emirates in 2001, and she went on to graduate from the University of Sharjah with a degree in pharmacy in 2013.[1][3] In 2017, Al-Eqabi completed postgraduate studies in International Social Work at Durham University in the United Kingdom.[3]
Al-Eqabi currently lives in Dubai.[4]
Career
Al-Eqabi established a Facebook group entitled "Disabled and Proud" in response to what she felt was a stigma against disabled people throughout the Middle East.[2]
In 2011, Al-Eqabi was advised to take up swimming to alleviate back pain she was experiencing due to her prosthetic leg.[3] As an athlete, she has completed two triathlons in the United Arab Emirates and received press attention when she trained to become a scuba diver in 2016.[1] She subsequently received further public recognition when she completed the 2020 Dubai Fitness Challenge, which included hauling a Jeep.[3][2]
Al-Eqabi has over a million followers on Instagram and 600, 000 subscribers on YouTube.[4]
Al-Eqabi is a brand ambassador for the prosthetics manufacturer Ottobock. She was the first woman from the Middle East to serve in such a role.[2]
Al-Eqabi became the first amputee television host in the Middle East after appearing on the MBC1 show Yalla Banat.[2] The show discusses issues facing young people in the Middle East and North Africa and how these can be resolved.[3]
Recognition
In July 2021, Al-Eqabi, alongside fellow amputees Dareen Barbar and Rania Hammad, were featured on the cover of Vogue Arabia.[2]
In 2021, Al-Eqabi was named as a regional face of The Body Shop's Global Self-Love Movement campaign.[4]
Al-Eqabi featured in Nike's 2020 Victory Swim marketing campaign, alongside Maha Al-Ameri and Manal Rostom.[5]
- ^ a b c d "Meet Zainab, the scuba diver with one leg". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ a b c d e f "Meet the Arab Women of Determination Giving a Deeper Meaning to Body Positivity". Vogue Arabia. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ a b c d e D'Souza, Alba (30 November 2020). "Breaking Barriers: Zainab Al-Eqabi". Sun & Sand Sports. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c Bains, Devinder (17 March 2021). "UAE-based para-athlete and motivational speaker Zainab Al-Eqabi on self-love, positivity, and acceptance". Harper's Bazaar Arabia. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ O’Brien, Kyle (30 October 2020). "Nike Celebrates Inspiring Spirit of Middle Eastern Women". Retrieved 2021-07-13.
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