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Arab Woman Awards 2023 winners revealed in sparkling event

This prestigious recognition programme celebrates the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of women across the Arab world

Arab Woman Awards 2023

The Arab Woman Awards 2023 winners were announced in a dazzling event that took place at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam Hotel, Dubai on September 21, 2023.

This prestigious recognition programme celebrates the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of women across the Arab world.

The event brought together an esteemed audience comprising approximately 200-300 C-suite executives, influential leaders, and prominent personalities.

The highlight of the evening was the awards ceremony, where 16 categories were showcased, honouring exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions to various fields.

These categories encompassed a wide spectrum of achievements, showcasing the depth of talent among Arab women.

The Arab Woman Awards serves as a platform to inspire a new generation of women to aspire to excellence in various fields.

Winners of the 2023 Arab Woman Awards

Award for Leadership

Ali Akawi
HE Huda Al Hashimi – Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs and Chief of Strategy and Government Innovation of the UAE Government awarded by Ali Akawi, CEO, ITP

Achievement in Sustainability

Habiba Al Mar’ashi – Co-founder & Chairperson, Emirates Environmental Group

Achievement in Human Resources

Eman Abdulrazzaq – Group Chief Human Resource Officer and Executive member of Emirates NBD Group and Board Member, Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies

Achievement in Technology

Nisreen Shocair – Group Chief Transformation Officer, Beyond ONE

Achievement in Finance

Dr. Saeeda Jaffar – SVP and Group Country Manager for GCC, VISA

Achievement in Business

Representing Dr Dalya Al Muthanna – President of UAE and Global Chief of Strategy & Operations, GE International Markets

Achievement in Investment

Representing Samia Bouazza – Group CEO and Managing Director, Multiply Group

Outstanding Contribution

Representing HE Dr Sheikha Salem Al Dhaheri – Secretary-General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)

Achievement in Real Estate

Rasha Hassan – Chief Commercial Officer, Nakheel

Achievement in Entrepreneurship

Najla Al Midfa – CEO, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre

Content Creator of the Year

Noor Stars

Achievement in Innovation

Alya Al Zarouni – Chief Operating Officer – DIFC

Achievement in Art

Najat Saleh, Duaa Samer, Boshra Abdulrahim and Moza Abdullah – Artists from Al Falej School

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