Arab Woman Awards: Winners Announced At World of Fashion 2021
HH Sheikha Azza bint Rashid Al Nuaimi won the humanitarian award, while Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy was named inspirational woman of the year, as several incredible women were recognised at this year’s ceremony
The Arab Woman Awards 2021 held its 12th annual ceremony in partnership with UN Women, to celebrate the inspirational females across the region. From Naziha Nasr winning the lifetime achievement title for all the incredible work as a Director of Al Mawakeb Schools to Hamda Al Hosani, the Emirati Olympics sprinter with the special sports award, this year’s event included an array of attendees from various industries.
With so many brilliant female minds, working to make the region a better place, it’s imperative to celebrate their handwork, dedication and initiative at every opportunity — which is precisely why the Arab Woman Awards was founded over ten years ago…
Launched in 2009 by ITP Media Group, the event aims to raise public awareness towards the significant achievements of Arab women, creating a platform that celebrates their success stories first-hand.
Bazaar Arabia shares the full list of 2021’s winners here…
Arab Woman Awards 2021 WInners
Government: Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid
Humanitarian: Sheikha Azza bint Rashid Al Nuaimi
Lifetime Achievement: Naziha Nasr
Social Enterprise: Mira Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative
Business: Hind Seddiqi
Medical: Dr. Mai Ahmed Al Jaber
Media: Caroline Faraj
Artist: Shaikha Al Mazrou
Young Talent: Nour Ardakani
Fashion: Nadine Kanso
Young Designer: Atika Al Abbas
Education: Professor Fatma Al Sayegh
Sport: Hamda Al Hosani
Entrepreneur: Butheina Kazim
Digital Media: Raghad Fahmi
Special Recognition: Ataya Exhibition
Special Recognition: Dr Najwa Aaraj
Special Recognition: May El Husseiny
Special Recognition: Hanan Mohammed AlSiddiki
Special Recognition: Mona & Huda Kattan
This year’s winners were selected by the Arab Woman Awards Board members which were Alissar Nasr, Elham Al Qasim, Manal Ataya, HH Sheikha Maytha Hasher Al Maktoum, Nadine Maalouf, Paula Al Askari, Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi and Susanne Mikhail Eldhagen. The focus of the selection committee was to recognise people who are pioneers in their field and use their positions positively to create an environment where other females can thrive.
The winners and guests were invited to the exclusive ceremony at the annual Harper’s Bazaar World of Fashion at the Mall of the Emirates followed by a private celebratory afternoon tea hosted by the Board members.
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s World of Fashion 2021, in partnership with Mall of the Emirates, is on now until October 16. For more information on how to attend and the full schedule, click here.