Ms Qadreya Al Awadhi, Ambassador, UAE Youth Council for Agriculture

Qadreya Al Awadhi is an Emirati entrepreneur, corporate finance professional, and the Founder and CEO of Bumblebee (food), a multi-award-winning baby and kids' food business based in the UAE. Qadreya is deeply passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainable food systems, a core value that drives everyaspect of Bumblebee's operations. Driven by her profound care for the planet, she ensures that her productsare crafted entirely from locally sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. By championing a transparent, earth-friendly approach to food production directly from local agriculture, she maintains a strict commitment to sustainability, utilising 100% sustainable, biodegradable, and recyclable packaging alongside zero-waste kitchen operations. Bumblebee has been featured in over 100 publications, including CNN Business, The National, Al Bayan, andGulf News, and has been selected as part of the UN Women program and Shark Tank.

A strong advocate for sustainable growth, advanced agricultural technology, and community leadership, Qadreya proudly serves as an Agriculture Ambassador as selected by the Emirates Federal Youth Authority and Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Through her multifaceted career, shecontinues to demonstrate that scalable business models, rigorous financial strategy, and uncompromising ethical standards can coexist to create lasting positive change in the UAE's new economy. 

Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Qadreya bridges the worlds of corporate finance, agriculture, and social impact. Her background in finance drives her passion as a licensed financial influencer regulated by the CentralBank of the UAE and SCA, where she is dedicated to elevating financial literacy and demystifying wealth building strategies for a broader audience. Complementing her business ventures, she operates as a certified Pediatric Nutrition Consultant through the Oh Baby School of Nutrition, empowering families with the practical knowledge needed to support early childhood development through optimal dietary choices.