A Lebanese expatriate, Assile’s Dubai Vegan Community is an active support group in Dubai that aims to spread awareness about healthier life choices, establishing and protecting the rights of all animals, and building a sustainable planet.

When she was diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and was anaemic and borderline obese, she decided to give veganism a go. Even though doing so as a mother with a full-time job working in the corporate world was a challenge, Assile noticed improvements to her health and wellbeing immediately. Since then, it has been her aim to spread the word about an animal-free diet, challenge stereotypes, and bring interested people together.