Rana Wazzan Minzalji is a founding member of Salon Al-Multaqaa, an Arabic reading group in Abu Dhabi that has operated under UNESCO’s umbrella since 2007. Salon Al Multaqaa also founded the first United Arab Emirates ladies’ literary salon that hosts live debates open to the public. Wazzan is an active member in the arts and philosophy and has participated in the United Arab Emirates International Fine Arts and Antique Fair. Rana Wazzan received a Masters of Arts (MA) in Contemporary Islamic Studies.