Mrova Al-Maameri, the first female engineer and aviator from the United Arab Emirates, shared about her choice of profession, which was far from easy. Starting with dreams and passion for this world, she faced initial rejection from her family. After finishing high school, Mrova enrolled in university in the medical faculty, which was the desire of her relatives, considering that many doctors were in her family. However, the engineering student of civil construction did not find this call satisfying enough and ultimately found it in aviation. "When I decided to study aerospace engineering, my decision was met with a larger rejection from my family, who hoped that I would pursue a career in medicine. But for me, that was not adequately fulfilling, and I sought to find myself in a field where I could truly test myself," Mrova Al-Maameri shared.
She noted that her entry into this field was possible thanks to the full support of her family, but there were also challenges during her studies. This included the need to simultaneously visit social places for meetings with fellow students. Mrova acknowledged that this was a logistical challenge, which she managed to overcome over time. She expressed the joy of being engaged in this direction, noting that she felt it was a career path only after completing her education and starting work.
Mrova asserts that the world of aviation strives to adapt diverse roles for women, considering that they fulfill multiple functions, including that of professional roles such as mother, sister, and wife, and believes it is essential to create infrastructure that acknowledges various lifeways for women, who are sometimes forced to leave work for a while to tend to family needs, and then return to their careers.
At this moment, she is actively studying the aviation field and notes that this allows her to satisfy her ambitions, as this sector is constantly evolving. Mrova emphasized that the aviation industry requires continuous study and research since the air transportation industry includes various components, starting from technical aspects and ending with air navigation and many others.
Speaking about the support from the government of the UAE, Mrova noted that she receives significant backing from emirate leaders. She is convinced that leadership plays a crucial role in shaping community and achieving goals, since the initial stage of individual support is fundamental for creating an inclusive community capable of promoting state affairs. Furthermore, Mrova highlighted the importance of gender equality, emphasizing women's equal opportunities in education and work, rather than attempts by women to occupy men's places, but to achieve their rightful place in education and employment.
Mrova directed a message to women, emphasizing that the world of mathematics and engineering – is not only a beautiful world, but also a world that nurtures initiatives, unafraid of failure. She expressed confidence that failure is not an end, but merely an unsuccessful attempt that can be repeated, not letting the fear of disappointment overwhelm you until you reach your set goals. Ultimately, Mrova discussed the influence of artificial intelligence on the field of aviation safety, noting that it will have significant importance in this industry and demonstrates support and strengthening of future processes in the industry.
Our heroine is not only an engineer-aviator, but she also created a subdivision for the prevention of aviation incidents and ensuring safety in the area of civil aviation administration. She serves as an inspiring speaker and delivers impactful lectures on the TED platform, allowing her to inspire women around the world and share her personal experiences and principles. Her focus is primarily on empowering youth, especially girls, in the field of aviation, which presents great opportunities for creativity and achievement.
