Our founder Munira Ishak was privileged to be featured on Gulf Article, Gulf's Top 20 Empowering Women Leaders to Follow in 2025. Munira was recognised as a marketing and project management leader with a global impact. She was among the 20 women featured on the article that exemplify resilience, vision, and leadership, proving that success is not just about breaking barriers but also about uplifting others along the way. The article recognises that their journeys are a testament to the power of innovation, collaboration, and determination.
Alongside the Gulf Articles feature, Munira was also recognised by her peers and partners. David Washbrook, Founder of Red Sea Reef Builders mentioned how Munira is an inspiration with a working ethic that surpasses all expectations. Whereas Favor NGWI NJikta, Founder of F&F Young Women Entrepreneurship Development Organization celebrates Munira as the top trainers for the academy in 2024 for her tenancy, excellence, generosity and expertise.
It is notable that Munira Ishak has come a long way since she started her entrepreneurship journey 5 years ago in Dubai, UAE. In the article, it was highlighted that with over 18 years of expertise spanning the oil and gas, marketing, and project management sectors, Munira Ishak has established herself as a strategic force in global business. She spent 13 years at Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, where she played a pivotal role in managing multi-million-dollar contract resolutions for an international joint venture project. Her ability to navigate complex negotiations and streamline operations positioned her as a key liaison in high-stakes corporate environments.
Guided by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, or “reason for being,” Munira discovered her passion for curating exclusive, purpose-driven travel experiences and VIP event solutions. Now based in the United Arab Emirates, she has led high-value marketing projects worth millions of AED, helping Malaysian businesses successfully expand into the UAE market. Her expertise extends to managing high-profile events, overseeing strategic marketing initiatives, and coordinating VIP and corporate travel solutions. Additionally, her instrumental role in facilitating multi-million-dollar investments in Malaysia’s agriculture and food sectors has solidified her reputation for delivering results at VIP, board, and ministerial levels.
A PETRONAS and Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS scholarship graduate, Munira holds a BSc (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and is an HRDCorp (Malaysia) certified trainer. As the founder of Prioritised, specializing in high-profile events, marketing, and project solutions, Munira is also a franchisee of Travel Counsellors UAE where she focuses on MICE, corporate, and high-end travel arrangements. Munira’s extensive background in complex contract resolutions, coupled with her PMP®-certified project management expertise, uniquely positions her as a powerful connector, bridging commercial interests between Malaysia and the UAE.
Once again we thank you Gulf Articles for the feature.
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