Rama Kayyali, a Syrian entrepreneur and co-founder of Little Thinking Minds, is making a big difference in how children and parents across the Arab world learn. Her company creates digital educational tools in Arabic that help children build language, literacy, and emotional skills.

For example, Little Thinking Minds uses videos, games, and interactive tools to help children learn Arabic in a fun and engaging way. The platform adapts to each child’s level, helping teachers and parents track progress and give personalized support.

Through her work, Rama aims to make learning more fun, more equal, and more accessible to all children, especially in communities facing conflict or limited resources.

Rama’s journey started with a simple idea: to help young children connect with their language and culture through modern tools. What began as a small creative project turned into one of the region’s leading education technology companies. Today, Little Thinking Minds reaches millions of students across the Middle East and North Africa, offering programs used by schools and families to improve Arabic learning outcomes.

Her impact goes beyond education. Rama is deeply committed to empowering women, especially working mothers in the Arab world. As a leader and mother herself, she has created a supportive work environment where women can grow their careers while balancing family life. Her efforts earned her recognition as one of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Impact Awardees, celebrating female entrepreneurs who drive change and create positive social impact.

Through her work, Rama Kayyali shows how technology and compassion can come together to change lives. By improving access to quality education and empowering women, she is helping build a stronger, more inclusive future for the Arab world—one child, one mother, and one idea at a time.