Fifteen-year-old Emirati Shahed Ahmad Kharam is a fencing player for the national team.

“I started fencing when I was nine”, Shahed tells us. “I liked the place and the people who played. It was perfect for me.”

“I went to the club every time after school and played for three or four hours. I tried to make myself better and better.”

“My dream is to take part in the Olympics and raise the UAE flag. And Inshallah, I’ll do it.”

Shahed tells us more about the many things she’s achieved so young, what she loves about Dubai and who inspires her in today’s episode of Hi Dubai. This inspiring lady is one whose story you don’t want to miss.