Sumaya Alnasser (; born 1982) is a Saudi Arabian writer, thinker, and businesswoman, specializing in self-development and personal growth. With several published works to her name, she has conducted workshops and delivered lectures designed to enhance personal skills and foster self-awareness.

Early life and education

Alnasser was born in

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with congenital

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. She graduated from

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) (), commonly known as Al-Imam University (IMAMU) (Arabic: إمامو), is a public university in the sub-municipality of Shemal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 1950 as an Islamic semin ...

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, in 2011 with a bachelor's degree and later received her Ph.D. in theology from the same institute in 2014. She began reading

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books at the age of 12, after a childhood made difficult by frequent hospital visits and surgeries.

Career

Alnasser has a Ph.D. in theology from

. She began coaching in 2003 and has since authored books and articles. Over the years, she has trained more than 200,000 people and delivered more than 12,000 hours of coaching. Alnasser founded Sumaya369, a life and wellness coaching program, in 2016. In 2018, Alnasser was chosen by the global organization Peace Without Borders to be the first Saudi ambassador for peace. She was chosen by

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as one of the 100 most influential women in the Middle East in 2018 by ''Forbes''. The same year, she launched the first-ever Arabic-guided Meditation CD, ''The Back Door'', which features fourteen tracks focused on different topics.

Affiliations, awards, and achievements

* Member of the

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(IFC) * Presented the first Arabic meditation audio CD available on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. * Won the Bama International Award in 2018 for being the most influential humanitarian figure. * Presenter of the radio program ''Why?'' on Panorama FM. * Member of the Arab Federation for Training * Received award and honor of the Sayidaty Award for Excellence and Creativity in its fourth session under the auspices of Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province.

Books

Sumaya has published four books * 2009 – (He Talked to Me and Said) Haddathani Fa Qal * 2018 – (How to Master the Game of Life) كيف تتقن لعبة الحياة * 2021 – (Stay Positive and Do It) افعلها – ابق إيجابيا * 2022 – (Stop.. Don’t Worry) قف .. لاتقلق

Personal life

Alnasser currently resides in

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References

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