Business & Entrepreneurship

Nida Jamal

Founder & CEO, ArHaz Jewels | Film Co-Producer

ArHaz Jewels | Cultural Exchange for Diplomats (CED) | Tara for Women

Potomac, Maryland · English, Urdu

Biography

Nida Jamal is a Pakistani-American entrepreneur with a background in biochemistry. She is founder and CEO of ArHaz Jewels, a women-led jewellery enterprise working with women artisans in rural Pakistan. Her work connects responsible gemstone sourcing and traditional craftsmanship with women’s economic opportunities and international markets.

A Vital Voices Visionary Fellow and mentor, Nida participates in women’s leadership initiatives and speaks about entrepreneurship, sustainability and responsible supply chains. She serves as Executive Chair and Advisory Board Member of Cultural Exchange for Diplomats in Washington, D.C., and as an Advisory Board Member of Tara for Women.

Nida is also a co-producer of the American feature film Adam’s Fire. Her professional interests bring together ethical enterprise, cultural diplomacy, storytelling and women’s leadership.

Areas of expertise

• Women’s Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
• Ethical Sourcing
• Sustainability & Responsible Supply Chains
• Social Entrepreneurship
• International Relations

Key achievements

Founder and CEO of ArHaz Jewels. Vital Voices Visionary Fellow and mentor. Executive Chair and Advisory Board Member of Cultural Exchange for Diplomats. Advisory Board Member of Tara for Women. Co-producer of Adam’s Fire. Speaker at the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference.

International experience

Asia · Europe · North America

United States & Pakistan: Founder and CEO of ArHaz Jewels, leading cross-border operations in ethical gemstone sourcing, artisan development, women’s economic empowerment, and international market access. United States: Executive Chair and Advisory Board Member of Cultural Exchange for Diplomats (CED), Washington, D.C., supporting cultural diplomacy, international engagement, and cross-cultural partnerships. International Leadership: Vital Voices Visionary Fellow and mentor, participating in global women’s leadership initiatives and supporting women entrepreneurs. United States, Canada & Europe: International business experience in the gemstone and jewelry sectors, including collaborations with international buyers, luxury markets, and retail institutions. United States: Co-producer of the American feature film Adam’s Fire, promoting positive Pakistani-American and Muslim representation in mainstream cinema, interfaith understanding, compassion, and family values through storytelling. Experience includes: International speaking engagements, panel discussions, mentorship and advisory roles, podcasts, webinars, and media interviews, international collaborations and partnerships

Engagement interests

Speaker · Panelist · TV / Radio · Podcast · Mentor

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