THE AWARDS
Emirates Woman thinks globally and supports locally. As the region’s leading women’s fashion and lifestyle brand and with over 40 years at the forefront of publishing in the Middle East, we remain dedicated championing and supporting the incredible women of the region and beyond. This event is to shine a light on those achieving outstanding achievements in their industries and those living with the values we align ourselves with of integrity, authenticity, excellence, and grit.
THE NOMINEES
Nominees have been shortlisted from the previous 12 issues of Emirates Woman and the winners will be decided by a combination of public vote and judges within the industry. Awards will be given for the previous 12 months and an additional award will be given for Emirates Woman – Woman of the Year Awards.
The Precious Issue
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In this issue we focus on everything from precious memories to precious advice and what has real meaning. We also champion fine jewellery brands rooted in heritage and new designers changing the industry.
- FAIZA BOUGUESSA - Founder of Bouguessa
- SARAH HAMOUDA - Founder of FIX Dessert Chocolatier
- MANISHA VERMA - Founder & Creative Director of Marushika
- ALIA AL KHAFAJY - Founder & CEO of OKTA
The Winter Escape Issue
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In this issue we focus on opulent designers, hero beauty brands and incredible destinations in climbs both hot and cold to close out the year with a fresh perspective.
- AMINA TAHER - Chief Marketing Officer at Wio Bank
- TESSA HOROVITZ - Co-founder of With Love Hospitality
- SHARIFA ALSHARIF ALHASHEMI - Founder of ONORI
- AIMEE SMALE - Founder of Odd Muse
The Optimism Issue
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In this issue we focus on all things related to a positive mindset and cultivating habits that will give you confidence.
- DR. SALIHA AFRIDI - Founder of The LightHouse Arabia
- SHAMMA ALBASTAKI - Poet & Artist
- AMIRA SAJWANI - Founder of PRYPCO
- TATIANA KORSAKOVA - Founder of VAARA
The Tranquility Issue
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In this issue we focus on bringing you a sense of tranquility, calm and peace and we take a deep dive into wellness.
- SHAIKHA AL KAABI - CEO of Erth
- ADRIENNE EVERETT - Founder of HWH Studio
- SARA AL RASHID - Founder of Asteri Beauty
- SOPHIYA & SARAH FAIZAL - Co-Founders of Paus Club
The Resilience Issue
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In this issue we focus on inspiring stories from women who have overcome adversity, challenges or take on big dreams and made them happen, no mater what it took.
- SHEREEN AL HOSH - Founder of La Plain
- ASMA HILAL LOOTAH - Founder of The Hundred Wellness Centre
- SHAHD ALSHEHAIL - Founder of Abadia
- URSULA WINZEL - Founder & CEO of Balcony8 Brand Buro
The Design Issue
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In this issue we focus on all things design and aesthetics related, we reflect on refinement and depth, not simply surface level detail.
- AMBIKA HINDUJA MACKER - Creative Director of Impeccable Imagination
- BENEDETTA GHIONE - Executive Director of Art Dubai
- MALAK ABU-QAOUD - Director of ICD Brookfield Place Arts Programme
- DIMA SHEIKHLY - Content creator
The Discovery Issue
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In this issue we focus on not only the external discovery of new places, brands and ideas but a journey of internal discovery, from self-reflection to how we heal our bodies for optimal health.
- SABRINA SADIQ - CEO of Luxury Promise
- RAHEEL AL ROUDHAN - Founder of Fabric of Society
- CELINE TALABAZA - CEO and Co-creator of Noble Panacea
- BUTHEINA HAMED KAZIM - Founder of Cinema Akil
The Self Care Issue
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In this issue we focus on self-care, from working hard to achieve your dreams to reassessing what it means to have peace in your life.
- MAITHA AL MATROOSHI - Co-founder of BIRD Collaborative
- ROXIE NAFOUSI - Author
- NATALIE HOLLOWAY - Founder of Bala
- NADA AL GHURAIR - Founder of Livit
The Summer Escape Issue
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In this issue we focus on prioritising peace and giving yourself a sense of mental escape whether you're staying at home or traveling. We also engage our wanderlust and allow ourselves to be taken to destinations that give a us a renewed sense of perspective.
- RAHA MOHARRAK - Adventurer
- LATIFA ALSHAMSI - Entrepreneur & content creator
- FAY EZZAT - Founder of L'Atelier Middle East
- JOANA JAMIL - Strategic Partner Manager of Global Partnerships at META
The High Summer Issue
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In this issue we focus on engaging our wanderlust and allowing ourselves to be taken to destinations that give a us a renewed sense of perspective.
- NAZLI SONMEZ VALLEE - Chief Brand Officer at RIKAS Hospitality Group
- RUMANA NAZIM - Founder of The Edit
- LÉA DAABOUL - Founder & Creative Director of Léa The Label
- COURTNEY BLACK - Founder of Courtney Black App
The Manifestation Issue
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In this issue, we focus on adding value to the vacation seasonm and it is a thoughtful curation of content from incredible people to inspire and educate.
- SHEIKHA AL MHEIRI - Founder of MAD (Making A Difference) Hospitality
- ALICE BUGEJA - Founder of mileoff
- JURGITA DILEVICIUTE & DENITSA BUMBAROVA - Co-founders of JUDE
- FATMA ALTAHER - Founder of NAFS
The Strength Issue
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In this issue, we focus on shedding a spotlight on stories that inspire us of women who have established themselves as emblems of strenth and grit.
- ALIA AL SHAMSI - Founder of Alia AlShamsi Art Consultancy
- HALA ABDULLAH - Founder of OFA
- AISHA ABDULAZIZ - Founder of SCULP
- HER EXCELLENCY HALA BADRI - Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
Emirates Woman – Woman of the Year
Editor's Choice Award
THE EVENT
The awards ceremony will honour and celebrate the achievements of the women in the region as well as globally who are visionary, excelling in their individual fields, carving out their own paths in their chosen industries and going the extra mile. The black-tie event will be an intimate occasion with a reception and seated dinner.
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