Sophiya Faizal

Co-Founder at PAUS;

Sophiya Faizal is a seasoned professional with significant experience in leadership and project management across various sectors. As Co-Founder of PAUS since November 2021, Sophiya has consistently demonstrated entrepreneurial skills. Since 2016, Sophiya has served as Director and Executive Director for KEF Holdings, a multinational conglomerate specializing in strategic investments, infrastructure manufacturing, and healthcare development. Previously, Sophiya gained valuable experience as a Program Management Intern at Kauffman Fellows, where exposure to entrepreneurship and venture capital enriched skills in innovation and leadership. Sophiya's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master's degree in International Business Law from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, complemented by early education at The International School of Choueifat, Sharjah.

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PAUS;

Paus; is a cafe + community space where you can take a break from everyday life. When we say Paus; we don’t just mean be still. We mean make space that allows you to flow and be yourself. Be in the pursuit to find rest in play. Good food, reaaallly good coffee, talks, workshops, movement studio, meditation room, treatments, community space… Paus; is really just a nice place :) Everyone belongs here. x SOPH