Mrs. Villain has always been active in the arts and culture space. When she returned to Abu Dhabi in 1992, she became, with H.E. Zaki Nussabeih, one of the three founding members of the Abu Dhabi Concert Committee chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed. The committee organized more than one hundred concerts and created the Al Ain Music Festival repeated every year.

When the University Sorbonne Abu Dhabi opened, she created under the patronage of H.H. the Crown Prince, the Association of the friends of the University. She is still serving as the Chairperson.

From the first Abu Dhabi Art Fair in 2007, Fairouz has actively supported Abu Dhabi Art as a Patron, contributing to many of their events. Most recently, she created, as Founding Member, the Patron Circle of the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi.

In Paris, Mrs Fairouz Villain is an active Patron of "les amis du Centre Pompidou" and a member of its « Comite d'Acquisition du groupe MENA du Cercle International ». She is also Patron of the « Association Portes Ouvertes sur l'Art" created to support artists, essentially from the MENA region, exiled in France.

For two decades, Fairouz focused her personal collecting efforts on paintings and sculptures from the MENA region.

In February 2012, Mrs Fairouz Villain was made

"Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" by the Minister of Culture for her "significant contributions" to the arts. In December 2021, she was awarded "Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Legion d'Honneur" by the President of the French Republic.

Shafeena Yusuff Ali, a prominent figure in both the cultural and business sectors, is the Founder and Executive Director of the Rizq Art Initiative (RAi). Recognized as one of the most influential women in the Middle East, Shafeena's career is marked by numerous accolades and a passion for elevating art and artists from the Global South. Her commitment has been instrumental in reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role in the UAE’s cultural landscape.

In 2023, Shafeena launched RAi, a culmination of her lifelong vision to champion the arts. Her rich academic background, featuring an MBA from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and a Masters in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge, has underpinned her unique approach to melding art with business acumen.

Shafeena's dedication extends beyond the arts into social development. As co-founder and director of the Adeeb and Shafeena Action Research Foundation, she champions improvements in education, health, childcare, and community development across India, emphasizing her commitment to impactful philanthropy.

Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. Shafeena was honored with the Indo-Arab Women Entrepreneurship Award in 2018, a testament to her significant societal and economic contributions. The same year, Poets & Quants recognized her as one of the "Best and Brightest Executive MBAs" across multiple universities, a testament to her exemplary achievements. Additionally, in 2017, she received the Achiever of the Year Award at the Emirates Woman of the Year Awards.

Shafeena also thrives in the business realm as the CEO of Tablez Food Company, Chairperson of Tablez India, and Director of Twenty14 Holdings. Her leadership in these roles demonstrates her ability to integrate her artistic vision with successful business strategies.

Shafeena Yusuff Ali continues to be a pivotal force in shaping the cultural and economic landscapes of the UAE and beyond, serving as an inspiration to artists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists alike.