Abulhoul founded Al Ittihad School and then bookstore chain Magrudy’s in 1975, before launching the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in 2009, the Arab World’s largest celebration of the written and spoken word. She is also a trustees on the Board of the Emirates Literature Foundation, which she also heads. This year, Abulhoul was chosen as one of the 100 Inspiring Leaders in the UAE by Arabian Business.