Josh Weiner
DUBAI – In the world of international business development, few journeys demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and vision as powerfully as that of Linda Benallal. Today, she is recognized globally as the driving force behind the African Emirati Business Summit (AEBS) and the Chairman of LMB Projects Management Services. Her path to becoming a cross-continental power broker is a remarkable tale of personal reinvention, cultural fusion, and deep-seated core values.
A Foundation of Resilience and Corporate Vision
Armed with a degree in Business Management, Sales, and Marketing from London in 2004, Linda Benallal set out to conquer the corporate world. Two decades ago, she made a defining leap of faith by moving to Dubai with a clear dream and sheer determination to establish a global presence. Her initial breakthrough came in the fashion industry. Melding Western elegance with Eastern traditions, she established Innocent Touch Paris in 2013. As an international celebrity fashion designer, she specialized in redefining cosmopolitan women’s wear and modest apparel, making her a widely recognized style icon and influencer across Dubai, Doha, and Europe.
The Pivot to Social Innovation and Project Management
Driven by a deep desire to give back to society, uplift disenfranchised communities, and expand her entrepreneurial footprint, Benallal successfully transitioned her focus toward corporate consulting and social innovation. She expanded the scope of LMB Projects Management Services, transforming the firm into a premier advisory house in Dubai. Under her leadership, the company has guided more than 250 global clients through company registration, cross-border investment planning, and corporate strategy, establishing a reputation for operational excellence.
Architect of the Africa-UAE Economic Corridor
Benallal’s crowning achievement lies in her role as a diplomatic and economic bridge-builder between the United Arab Emirates and the African continent. Recognizing the immense potential for mutual growth, she spearheaded the African Emirati Business Summit (AEBS). Her work has transformed what began as an exploratory forum into a multi-million dollar commercial conduit. By aligning her initiatives with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), she has successfully brought together sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, and African government leaders to ink tangible joint ventures. Her immense contributions to international relations culminated in her high-profile appointment as the Global Goodwill Ambassador for Morocco. From starting with a bold corporate vision to orchestrating pan-African economic alliances, Linda Benallal continues to prove that business success is most impactful when it serves to connect people, foster unity, and fuel sustainable global growth.
