Arab Woman Awards 2020: Winners Announced At World of Fashion
HH Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum won the humanitarian award, while HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was named inspirational woman of the year, as UAE doctors were recognised for their vital contribution to the COVID-19 crisis throughout the ceremony
The Arab Woman Awards virtually held its 11th annual awards ceremony to celebrate the inspirational women across the UAE who have played a vital role in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
HH Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum was awarded for her ‘10 Million Meals’ campaign that secured donations to provide meals to communities that were hit hard by the pandemic HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was announced as the UAE’s most inspirational women of the year for her work as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and published author. With a goal to help the younger generation who were deeply affected by the dramatic and sudden change to their lives, she wrote a children’s eBook in hopes to educate them more about Covid-19.
UAE-based doctors and medical professionals were also recognised and praised by the Arab Woman Awards’ board of judges for being instrumental to the management of society and treatment of patients during this unprecedented time.
Accolades went to Dr Fatima Al Kaabi who is a senior specialist in research pertaining to ground-breaking stem cell projects concerning Covid-19, Dr Manal Taryam, the Director of the Dubai Field Hospital for the management of the coronavirus and Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the health care sector in the UAE.
Dr. Farida Al Hosani, winner of an Arab Woman Award for her contribution to medical efforts in combating COVID-19
“I am proud to be working in the health sector. Despite all challenges the world faced in dealing with the Covid pandemic, I look to it as a positive due to the huge opportunities it created to us. Tremendous change happened to the world this year in health, economy and technology,” Dr Farida said.
“I look for a brighter future for our country and the world. My thanks and gratitude to the Arab Woman Awards for selecting me in this award.”
See the full list of winners below.
Humanitarian: HH Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum
Inspirational: HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
Lifetime Achievement: HE Dr Muhadditha Al Hashimi, Chairperson, Sharjah Private Education Authority
Business: Najla Al Midfa, CEO, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center
Finance: Reem Al Sayegh, Finance & Projects Counsel, Linklaters
Education: Alissar Nasr Soubra, Chief Academic Officer Al Mawakeb School
Art: Hala Badri, Director General, Dubai Culture
Entrepreneur: Kenza Jarjour, Co-Founder, INKED
Fashion: Marmar Halim, Fashion Designer
Medical: Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, Acting Head Hematology/Oncology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Medical: Dr. Farida Al Hosani, Official Spokesperson for the UAE Health Sector
Medical: Dr. Manal Taryam, CEO Primary Health Care Services Sector at DHA
Media: Manar & Sharifah Al Hinai, Founders, Sekka Magazine
Social Media: Karen Wazen, Social Media Influencer
Fitness: Tracy Harmoush, Fitness Blogger
Social Enterprise: Lubna Haggag, Marketing & Communications, Ambulatory Healthcare Services (SEHA)
Young Talent: Haneen Asfour, Founder Level-Up DXB
Young Designer: Marwa Al Blooshi, Illustrator
Special Recognition: Tamima Al Naser, Events & Exhibitions Manager, Watani Al Emarat Foundation
Karen Wazen, winner of the Arab Woman Awards Social Media Award
This year’s winners were chosen by a board of judges from across the UAE; the committee comprised of Elham Al Qasim, Manal Ataya, HE Maryam Eid Al Mheiri, Nada Abou Saab, Nadine Maalouf, Sheikha Noora bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Paula Askari, and Dr Sawsan Al Madhi.
“I wish to thank ITP and all the supporters of this awards initiative for having me this year on the jury committee,” director general of Sharjah Museums Manal Ataya says. “This is a much-needed event to recognise remarkable women in our society that are making meaningful contributions which help inspire younger women to achieve their aspirations and dreams.”
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al Nahyan and in partnership with UN Women, sponsored by Majid Al Futtaim and presented by Harper’s Bazaar Arabia in Mall of the Emirates at the World of Fashion 2020, the full Arab Woman Awards virtual ceremony will be available to watch online on Friday, October 16 on harpersbazaararabia.com