In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Cambridge High School - Abu Dhabi
Shabia 9, Mohammed Bin Zayed
city, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Abū Z̧aby, 27602
United Arab Emirates

Aamna Amir

As she walks you through the various aspects of dreaming in her TEDx talk, you’ll realise the enchanting effect it can have on our daily lives. Aamna Amir, a 17 year old girl who spends her time studying more than just about dreams. Astronomy, art and science take up most of her interests, and she wishes to advance deeper into these fields, learning to find the answer to many hidden mysteries.

Amina Asghar

Amina Asghar is a student from Year 12, and she is keen on trying new things cause life is quite short. She is quite dedicated towards her academic goals and personal goals. One of her goals is becoming a Doctor, that is what she is currently working to achieve. She is going to speak about some goals or dreams we set for ourselves.

Archana Anil Das

Archana Anil Das is a student of The Cambridge high school and is currently in year 11 doing her IGCSEs. She is an ambitious student pursuing her interest in the field of mathematics and science. She is a culinary enthusiast and a Grade 8 Trinity vocals student. With a passion for both cooking and music, she thrives on creativity and expression each avenue offers. She loves seeking out new experiences and perspectives to enrich her understanding of the world. She covers these dreams of hers in her TEDx talk, and talks about how she overcame obstacles in the way.

Arwa Bambora

Arwa Bambora is currently in year 13 and a student at CHS. She is a dedicated and passionate individual who strives for progress in every aspect of her life. Her strengths lie in self-motivation and being outgoing. She is eager to enhance her leadership, innovation, and financial management skills over time. Her goal to achieve through her TEDx talk is to inspire and empower others to pursue their passions and excel in their chosen fields, as well as talk about her own struggles along the way of pursuing her dream, and how she still persevered.

Dhruvi Patel

Dhruvi Patel is a student in year 12 at Cambridge High School. She is passionate about making a difference. From a young age, she was always intrigued by the journey of transforming innovative ideas into tangible realities. Over the years, her dreams and goals might have evolved from journalism to law and now to business. However, her passion to ensure she leaves her mark in society has always remained the same. She talks about the importance of perseverance in achieving her dreams, and urges everyone to do the same.

Judi Ghoneim

Judi Ghoneim-- A 16 years old in year 12, enjoys every moment because each moment is special, she is entertained by science studies seeking to make her own discoverys and the most important thing she is a cat lover. She believes that there is a diamond in every person,waiting for the light to shine

Maroom Youssif

Sharing about her personal life and her dreams which she needs to accomplish

Methmika Premarathne

Methmika Premarathne is a student of CHS, year 12B1, currently preparing for their AS level examination. He came to the UAE in 2018 and since then his life began shifting a lot. He discovered new things and started understanding, to an extent, how the world he lives in works. His academic preferences also saw change from Yr7 to 11. As a child he always wanted to be a doctor. However, he soon lost his fascination in that field and turned to humanities and arts in year 10. As of late and after years of changing, he sees passion in pursuing music, arts, politics or even law. This obviously took effort and time for him to figure out, and he talks about this journey where he wants to do what exactly he wants against societal pressures, and work towards true happiness - which to him, is devoid of material satisfactions. He hopes with his speech he is able to help others find this too

Momina Faheem Ahmad

Momina Ahmad is in year 12, and is currently completing her AS levels. She takes the opportunity to talk about how dreams often have a dark side to them, blindsiding those who never reach up or take the courage to step out, and she offers anecdotes on how to step up and reach above, so as not to succumb to these growing pains.

Rohab Nasir Jawed

Rohab Nasir Jawed delves into the transformative power of dreams, showcasing how they reveal our deepest desires and guide us toward our destinies. Through personal insights, Rohab illustrates the crucial role dreams play in inspiring action and fostering change. This talk invites us to embrace our dreams, highlighting their potential to shape our reality and propel us forward. Discover the courage to pursue your dreams and the impact they can have on your life.

Sana Syed

Sana Syed is a year 12 student studying at CHS. She’s always had an interest in public speaking from a very young age, which is what drove her to pursue a career in law. She also is an avid reader, which has taught her a lot about the world. She wanted to join TEDx as a way to get her story out there about her journey in discovering what she wants independent of others, and she hopes this story inspires others in similar situations.

Senula Punal

Senula Punal, aged 16, is currently enrolled in year 12. His passions lie in reading, paleontology, and astronomy. He aspires to pursue a career as a mechanical engineer at NASA, with a vision to delve into the mysteries of space utilizing custom-built rovers and spacecraft. His ultimate goal is to make a significant difference in human society through his endeavors, whether through groundbreaking discoveries or by serving as an inspiration to fellow aspiring astronomers and engineers. He talks about how his dreams had transitioned throughout his life, but how his love and determination to achieve them has stayed the same.

Shreyas Rajesh

Shreyas Rajesh is a student from Year 13. Public speaking is something that he has always been passionate about. Participating in MUN conferences has been a key enabler in allowing him to engage in fruitful conversations with others with varying perspectives of certain issues. He is someone who never takes ‘I don’t know’ as an answer and finds different methods to satiate his curiosity for knowledge. One of the most integral components of his life has been the piano. Aside from his joy gained from pursuing this hobby, it has taught him various skills like perseverance and cultural appreciation. He talks about his dreams for himself as well as his dreams for the world through the Sustainable Development Goals, tying it together with MLK Jr.’s “I have a dream”.

Srinandan Patra

Srinandan is a student from year 11 and is a diehard football fan with a deep love for education, more specifically the subject economics. He always hold his family and friends close to his heart. During free time, he enjoys playing badminton, basketball, and cricket. He talks about how to deal with the growing pressures of education, and how his interests in sports makes him happy and keeps him going.

Tanush Jha

Tanush is a year 11 student studying at the Cambridge High School. He’s interested in computer science (specifically software development!) and enjoy reading comics, listening to music, and studying history in his free time! He runs a blog called The Social Theorist where he discusses and dives deep into major societal and technological changes shaping the world. He aspires to create software that can be used all around the world one day!