{"id":2499,"date":"2023-05-22T18:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T18:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.praxilabs.com\/?p=2499"},"modified":"2025-10-19T19:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T19:19:03","slug":"dr-khadija-el-bedweihy-winning-the-2023-cartier-womens-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/2023\/05\/22\/dr-khadija-el-bedweihy-winning-the-2023-cartier-womens-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking News | Dr. Khadija El-Bedweihy Winning the 2023 Cartier Women\u2019s Initiative, Regional Award for Middle East &#038; North Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are beyond excited to announce that Khadija ElBedweihy, CEO &amp; Founder of PraxiLabs, has been awarded First Place in the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartierwomensinitiative.com\/regional-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023 Cartier Women\u2019s Initiative, Regional Awards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Middle East and North Africa which was held<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Paris on May 10 at Salle Pleyel.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khadija is among the 11 women entrepreneurs from around the world who won the Cartier Women\u2019s Initiative (CWI) program for creating startups businesses that have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">environmental and social impact and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serve as catalysts for change and growth within their communities and the larger society.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Cartier Women&#8217;s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded by Cartier in 2006, the program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and\/or environmental impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Fifteen years on, the Cartier Women\u2019s Initiative has recognized and supported 262 women across the globe who are tackling an extraordinary range of challenges. The community spans 62 countries and includes sectors as diverse as pharmaceuticals, e-learning, and agriculture. These women entrepreneurs have embraced a bold mindset to grow their businesses. Many successfully pivoted during the pandemic and emerged stronger than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartierwomensinitiative.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-2.webp\" alt=\"Dr Khadija ElBedweihy, an exceptional visionary and entrepreneurial force, has introduced PraxiLabs which revolutionized education by providing immersive virtual science labs that are accessible, user-friendly and affordable for schools and educational institutions. Dr Khadija has made her mark on the world, and we cannot wait to witness the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for her and for her groundbreaking venture!\" width=\"960\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-2.webp 960w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-2-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-2-768x551.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-3.webp\" alt=\"Dr Khadija ElBedweihy, an exceptional visionary and entrepreneurial force, has introduced PraxiLabs which revolutionized education by providing immersive virtual science labs that are accessible, user-friendly and affordable for schools and educational institutions. Dr Khadija has made her mark on the world, and we cannot wait to witness the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for her and for her groundbreaking venture!\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-3.webp 960w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-3-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-3-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-4.webp\" alt=\"Dr Khadija ElBedweihy, an exceptional visionary and entrepreneurial force, has introduced PraxiLabs which revolutionized education by providing immersive virtual science labs that are accessible, user-friendly and affordable for schools and educational institutions. Dr Khadija has made her mark on the world, and we cannot wait to witness the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for her and for her groundbreaking venture!\" width=\"960\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-4.webp 960w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-4-300x187.webp 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-4-768x479.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-5.webp\" alt=\"Dr Khadija ElBedweihy, an exceptional visionary and entrepreneurial force, has introduced PraxiLabs which revolutionized education by providing immersive virtual science labs that are accessible, user-friendly and affordable for schools and educational institutions. Dr Khadija has made her mark on the world, and we cannot wait to witness the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for her and for her groundbreaking venture!\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-5.webp 960w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-5-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Winning-the-2023-Cartier-Womens-Initiative-5-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Khadija, an exceptional visionary and entrepreneurial force, has introduced PraxiLabs which revolutionized education by providing immersive <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/\">virtual science labs<\/a> that are accessible, user-friendly and affordable for schools and educational institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Khadija has made her mark on the world, and we cannot wait to witness the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for her and for her groundbreaking venture!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">We are indeed very proud of her and her great achievements!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PraxiLabs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we always strive to find innovative solutions for a developed educational future in all countries around the world, we have:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">190+ immersive and interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/3d-science-simulations\">3D science experiments<\/a> of a realistic lab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">20+ sub branches in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1m+ users in 160 countries around the world benefited from PraxiLabs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">10+ international awards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">100+ new virtual experiments every year on PraxiLabs\u2019 platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Initiatives to spread the culture of <a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/virtual-labs\">virtual labs<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Take your institution&#8217;s science education to the next level!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/request-free-demo\"><b>Request A Free Demo Now!<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are beyond excited to announce that Khadija ElBedweihy, CEO &amp; Founder of PraxiLabs, has been awarded First Place in the 2023 Cartier Women\u2019s Initiative, Regional Awards for Middle East and North Africa which was held in Paris on May 10 at Salle Pleyel.\u00a0 Khadija is among the 11 women entrepreneurs from around the world &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":4554,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-news"],"modified_by":"Muhamed Elmesery","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2499"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5448,"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2499\/revisions\/5448"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/praxilabs.com\/en\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}