

Fatima Alkaabi
IP Engineer, Yahsat Space Services
Fatima Alkaabi is Virginia Tech graduate who studied Computer Engineering with secondary focuses in Women and Gender Studies and Science, Technology and Society.
Recognized as the Youngest Emirati Inventor in 2015, Fatima has had a passion for creativity and innovation since she was 7 years old. By the age of 17, she was able to create twelve inventions that focus on solving issues found around her community such as a smart steering system to prevent texting while driving and the Teleporter, a robot that attends school for sick children.
Fatima’s work revolves around creating social platforms around innovation and creativity. Through volunteer tutoring and workshops, she has shared her passion for and knowledge of the sciences to more than 3000 students across her region. In 2016, Fatima obtained an internationally accredited certification for peer-to-peer training and counseling.