Marah Qatouni

Student

Network Security Engineering student at Princess Sumaya University for Technology. I was part of the Curation Team for TEDxPSUT 2025. I’m passionate about being an active contributor, achieving meaningful milestones, and working collaboratively within a team.

Passionate about public speaking and sharing meaningful ideas. I strive to achieve personal and professional milestones that truly add value to my life. I enjoy meeting new people, building meaningful connections, and expanding my environment. I’m always eager to learn, grow, and explore ideas that broaden my perspective — to become a better version of myself and to stand out with a unique difference that sets me apart.

I hesitated before joining TEDx, but it ended up teaching me more about myself than I ever expected. It showed me how collaboration reveals your strengths, and how age or limited resources don’t matter when there’s passion and trust in the team.

I joined TEDxPSUT with hesitation, unsure if I belonged or had anything valuable to add. But from the very first brainstorming session, I realized TED wasn’t just about ideas — it was about people, passion, and purpose. Being part of the Curation Team taught me how powerful a small, committed group can be. I discovered sides of myself I hadn’t seen before — I became more confident, more expressive, and more connected to others. TEDx helped me realize that impact doesn’t need to be loud to be meaningful. Sometimes, the quietest voices carry the biggest truths.

People don’t know I’m good at seeing the potential in quiet people and making them feel included. I naturally create deep connections even in short conversations, and I’m often the one holding things together when everything feels like it’s falling apart. I bring a calm, grounding energy to any team I’m in, turning it into a safe space. I also tend to notice what others miss — the unspoken, the small details, the shifts in energy — and that helps me connect, lead, and support in a way that feels genuine and human.