JovPat's Blog #1

1. Your experience – Mosque of Jumeriah, Cultural Learning Center:
The wait and the heat did not compare to the priceless experience of entering the mosque and being exposed to such a faithful group of people. The Muslim faith captures the viewers from the moment they remove their shoes to the moment the heat once again drowns them. In particular learning about the five daily prayers which are embedded in their days and seen as a previlige not a duty. Watching two college students take time out of the days to share knowledge with visitors about their religion, made me think about my devotion to the Catholic faith. I do believe in higher power and attend church regularly and every once in a while perform my community service when necessary. This experience taught me that there is more that can be done to appriciate what God has given me and done for me. Also, this life long journey is not all about myself and that is something that we all are guilty of forgetting. In conclusion, I truly appreciated the opportunity to explore another religion that has respect for all and dignifies their believers. Love Pati & Jovita.

2. Leadership experience—Raja Al-Gurg
Raja Al-Gurg is the Managing Director of a family owned company--Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group. She began her career as an educator as a Headmistress of Zabeel Secondary School. She is still being recognized as one of the most effective and dedicated person in the country's education system. As a very successful business woman, she now finds herself in charge of 26 very diverse companies throughout the nation. Raja has been nominated by the leader of the country--Sheikh Mohammad--to be a part of Chambers of Commerse and Dubai's Women Council as a president from 2002 to today. Her vision and beliefs in promoting women's abilty to lead is very impactful by proactive movements throughout the country. As a member of the Board of Trustees of Zayed University, she commits to advicing young women leaders, like ourselves to "love the work you are doing and that will equal your success." Love Pati & Jovita.

3. Intake on society and organization and their effect on women leadership success.
An example would be her lobbying within the Chambers of Commerce to aid women in the workforce to have a balance life professionaly and personally. As a mother and a career woman having more control over their situation by providing daycare services within their community. In her company, she has instiled a policy to grant women maternity leaves and the flexibity to divide their 8 hours shift according to their priorities. Love Pati & Jovita.

More to come tomorrow.

We hope you have enjoyed reading our blog because we enjoyed writting it. WE LOVE DUBAI!!!!

Love always,

Patricia Fernandez and Jovita Tjandra