Paula Al Askari was born in the United States but grew up in Lebanon. She later pursued studies in International Affairs in Paris and lived in New York and London before relocating to the United Arab Emirates in 1985. Currently residing in Abu Dhabi, Paula has a deep passion for culture and the arts. She serves on the board of Patrons of Art Dubai and was a member of the Board of Patrons of Art International Istanbul.
Additionally, she is associated with the Abu Dhabi Art board of friends and notably served as the Ambassador for the UAE’s inaugural participation in the Venice Biennale. Paula co-founded the Umsiyat concert series for spiritual music in Abu Dhabi alongside HH Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan and serves as a member of the board of judges for the Arab Woman Awards.