Arab Woman Awards 2020 Will Celebrate The Brilliant Female Minds, Working To Combat Covid-19 Within The Region
The awards ceremony will take place next week on October 15, under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al Nahyan and in partnership with UN Women
The Arab Woman Awards UAE 2020 has partnered with UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, to celebrate the achievements of women who have contributed to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the UAE.
Launched in 2009 by ITP Media Group, awards ceremony is an opportunity to draw attention to the achievements of Arab women and give up-and-coming trailblazers the chance to hear success stories first-hand.
Not only will this year’s awards ceremony focus on the solutions women have created to combat issues related to the on-going pandemic, but it also hopes to raise awareness about the virus and how it is disproportionately affecting women throughout the Arab States region.
The list of winners will be announced on October 15 at a virtual awards ceremony screened for the first time at the World of Fashion 2020, presented by Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and Mall of the Emirates, including a private ceremony for winners and judges to be hosted by Sue Holt, Managing Director at ITP Media Group.
“For us this was a natural partnership as the common theme between our organisations at this moment in time is completely aligned – to actively support women during this difficult period,” says Sue Holt, on behalf of ITP Media Group. “This objective will be achieved by using the awards to shine a spotlight on the efforts by the region’s women through this and ITP’s other wide-reaching media platforms.”
“This year’s edition of the Arab Woman Awards showcases the invaluable contributions of fearless champions who impactfully have proven that women must be at the front and center of the Coronavirus response and recovery efforts,” UN Women Regional Director for the Arab States Dr. Moez Doraid says.
“In spite of the challenges we have faced, the shining examples set by our best and brightest have filled us with the optimism required to press ahead; not just to overcome our difficulties, but to lead even better, more fulfilling and inspired lives,” says Nada Abou Saab, Marketing Director of UAE, Oman and Bahrain Shopping Malls at Majid Al Futtaim Properties.
“These women go above and beyond inspiring us all at Mall of the Emirates and Majid Al Futtaim to create great moments for everyone, everyday; they represent much of the greatness we aspire to. We are thrilled to be celebrating them at the Arab Woman Awards, and look forward to doing just that with our upcoming World of Fashion events.”
To date, the Arab Woman Awards has highlighted over 400 individuals across the Gulf region. This year panel of judges includes a number of notable individuals, who are trailblazers in their own right.
- Elham Al Qasim, CEO of Digital 14 and the first Emirati woman to reach North Pole.
- Manal Ataya, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority
- HE. Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Vice Chairwoman TwoFour54
- Nada Abou Saab, Marketing Director of Shopping Malls (ER), Majid Al Futtaim
- Nadine Maalouf, Founder of 81 Designs Social Enterprise and Philanthropist
- Sheikha Noora Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder 9Training
- Paula Askari, Art Patron & Co-Founder of Umsiyat Concert Series
- Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi, Director General, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP).
The Arab Woman Awards will take place on Thursday, October 15.