Six inspiring Emirati women will be guiding six senior undergraduates through a six-month journey in the new ‘One of not many Mentorship Program’ launched by Vacheron Constantin in collaboration with Zayed University.

The new program is a new educational initiative aiming at empowering young women in the UAE starting in November 2020 with a three-week recruitment period.

The six mentors to take part in this educational program are as follows: Rafia Helal Bin Drai, founder and fashion designer of Mauzan; Hala Al Gergawi, founder and CEO of Tea Before Noon; Latifa Al Gurg, fashion designer and founder of Twisted Roots; Alia Al Shamsi, author and artist; Salama Al Shamsi, founder of Salama’s restaurant; and Noora Shawqi, jewellery designer and founder of Noora Shawqi.

vacheron mentorship program

“The program is a one of a kind learning opportunity for our students to work closely with brilliant female leaders in the UAE,” Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, President of Zayed University said in a statement. “I’m certain that this experience will be an extraordinary one for them.”

In addition to the new program, Vacheron Constantin has collaborated with the Emirati couture Maison, Mauzan, to design six unique abayas inspired by the Maison’s Égerie collection

Scroll below to see some of the pieces from Mauzan X Vacheron Constantin abaya collection.

– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram

Images: Supplied