Mohmmed Saeed Harib: From Zero to Hero!

I really wanted to preserve my culture and show it to the world! 

(Mohmmed Saeed Harib, TEDxDubai 10.10.09)

Idea worth spreading:

In university Mohmmed studied art and animation in Boston. He emphatically did not want to be a CEO (a.k.a. grumps)!

At one point during his studies, Mohmmed was given an assignment to design a super hero based on his culture. Upon thinking deeply about the task, he immediately thought of his grandmother. His grandmother (and all grandmothers) teach, care for children and keep houses in harmony. They are the unsung superheroes of society!

So, upon return to Dubai, Mohmmed sought funding for his project (an idea to create an animation about superhero grandmas)... a process that required meetings with many CEOs… With hard work, passion and determination to succeed, he created Freej—something that started as a sketch on paper and turned into an animation and theatrical production that immediately became a hit across the UAE!

Mohmmed’s call to action:

Constantly try new things!

Mohmmed what a story! Thank you!

Anna Batchelder

Founder, Bon Education

Official TEDxDubai Blogger/Tweeter