Inspirational, Multi-talented Technopreneur
Words fail when it comes to describing who Isha Farha Quraishy is, as she wears many hats at the same time. A dynamic and accomplished individual with diverse talents and passions, Dr. Quraishy is an entrepreneur and technology expert specialising in the metaverse, an international inspirational speaker and the only celebrity tech host in the field. Apart from her professional activities, the entrepreneur is also a dedicated philanthropist and social volunteer, working to improve the lives of the underprivileged and for People of determination.
Dr.Quraishy was born in Thrissur and completed her schooling at Amrita Vidyalayam, Kodugallur and graduated in Biotechnology from St. Joseph’s College, Irinjalakuda and Post graduation from Bangalore University. She was the Student of the Year 2006, College Union Chairperson, and also won the Best Student of Kerala award by South Indian Bank in 2006. She was a Proficiency Award College topper and fine arts secretary in 2003 and was also crowned the Kalathilakam
She was raised by a single mother, and she took responsibility for the family from the age of 15. She started her career as a process executive in Infosys after she was selected in 2006 during a campus interview by the company. While working there, she completed her Masters in Biotechnology from Bangalore University. While working night shifts for Infosys, Dr.Quraishy also completed diplomas in Bio Informatics and Clinical Research. During that period, she often slept only an hour a day, mostly on the way to her workplace in the company bus that used to pick her up from the college campus, and she still made it as a college topper.
Dr. Quraishy is based in Dubai and has contributed to the UAE through her versatile skills, talents and intellect. She won the prestigious title Mrs. Universe 2019 – Solidarity – a first-ever candidate to officially represent the Middle East among 92 countries in an International Pageant. She is also the winner of the Title Mrs. International 2018. For the First time in the history of UAE, Dr. Quraishy will represent UAE at Mrs. United Nations in 2023 as Mrs. UAE United Nations. She has received several recognitions and awards internationally and widely known for her personality. She is known as “The Beauty Queen with Brain & Knowledge of UAE “.
Dr.Quraishy is Metaverse, AI & Web 3.0 Innovation Evangelist, Founder and CEO of IFQ Technologies. She was formerly working as a Middle East head for a Metaverse Company called SDLC and also worked as a Practice Head for cloud and Infrastructure with Finesse. She worked as a Strategic PMO in the World’s Largest Education Company, GEMS Education – steering Education technology using Emerging technologies.
She had done numerous talk sessions within the UAE. She had spoken at WEA Talks – An Exclusive talk show for the “Women Of Extraordinary Achievements. Women in UAE. She was a speaker at the Talk session for Sharjah Government (Al Qasba) – How technology can change Education for a better tomorrow while celebrating Sharjah Art, Music and Knowledge Festival.
Dr. Quraishy walked her first ramp at Mrs Kerala event held in 2017, where she was declared the second runner-up. Later she participated in the Mrs. International contest in 2018 held at Atlantis Palm Jumeirah and became the title winner. Which eventually gave her a path open for Mrs. Universe in 2019.
She was a former UAE coordinator for the World Malayalee Federation (WMF) and founder of the WMF Women’s Forum. She is also a member of WMF Dubai and an ambassador for Global Tolerance Faces 2019.
She is Ambassador for Diplomatic Mission for Global Peace, a renowned education technology expert, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, launched a mission to make education accessible for every child worldwide using the latest technologies and innovative solutions, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
