Haifa Beseisso
Haifa Beseisso, known as FlyWithHaifa, is one of the Middle East’s first travel storytellers and a global voice for cultural understanding and empowerment. With more than 1.7 million followers and over 50 million views, she blends travel, creativity, and raw honesty to challenge stereotypes and share the real experiences of an Arab woman in the digital age.
A Forbes-recognized creator, Haifa’s work spans viral musical storytelling, mental well-being advocacy, and cross-cultural conversations that inspire people to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams. Through a decade of global travels, she has asked people about their dreams and encouraged millions to own their stories with courage and compassion.
At Bridge Summit, Haifa brings her signature warmth and perspective, building bridges through storytelling, culture, and self-belief.
Haifa Beseissoat BRIDGE
- Media Panel 9 December 10:15 - 10:35AM
The Missing Link in Media Philanthropy
Mission-driven stories often struggle to reach the right audiences as platform algorithms favour clicks over credibility. Despite increased philanthropic support for journalism, weak distribution infrastructure limits the impact of quality content. What will it take for funders and media organizations to align and ensure meaningful stories cut through the noise?
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