Binciya Salim is the Co-Founder & CEO of Wellington Education and the Founder of WEL.X, a fast-growing edtech startup based in Dubai. Recognized as one of the UAE’s youngest education entrepreneurs, she has established Wellington as a hub for global university partnerships while pioneering WEL.X to redefine how learners and professionals upskill in today’s rapidly evolving world. Her journey embodies resilience, innovation, and a strong mission to make education more practical, accessible, and future-ready.
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