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Breaking Bias in Tech

Fara Abdullah, Co-CEO, Bitsmedia

25-May-22 11:00

Breaking Bias in Tech

Ever wondered what are the challenges that women face when working in a tech space? With us is Fara Abdullah, the first female Managing Director at Bitsmedia, a company that developed Muslim Pro, the popular Muslim lifestyle app. Fara shares the challenges of working in the Islamic tech space and how it promotes an inclusive and equal workspace with employees located all around the world. 

Image Credit: Fara Abdullah LinkedIn

Produced by: Freda Liu

Presented by: Freda Liu


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