Madinat Jumeirah - Dubai

Day 1

26 November

Main Sessions

Main Hall (Arena)

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

10:00 - 10:20

Youth: A Positive Outlook for Future

Session Chair

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi

Minister of State

for Youth Affairs - UAE

Session Manager

H.E. Rawan Bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi

Minister of Youth Affairs

Kingdom of Bahrain

Session Moderator

Lubna Mansour

Sky News Arabia

Main Session

Main Hall

10:20 - 10:40

The Power of Inner Transformation:

Unlocking Women's Potential

Session Manager

Deepak Chopra

Author, World-renowned

Pioneer in Integrative Medicine

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

10:40 - 11:20

Fintech For All:

Harnessing Innovation to Benefit Women and Beyond

Session Moderator

Hela Cheikhrouhou

Regional Vice President

in the Middle East,

Central Asia,

Türkiye, Afghanistan,

and Pakistan - IFC

Session Moderator

Amnah Ajmal

Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard

Session Moderator

Mohammed Albalooshi

CEO, DIFC Innovation Hub – UAE

Session Moderator

Noor Sweid

Founder & Managing Director, Global Ventures - UAE

Session Moderator

Neha Mehta

Founder, FemTech Partners - Singapore

Session Moderator

Dan Murphy

CNBC

Official Opening

Welcome Speech

Main Hall

12:00 - 12:05

H.E. Mona Ghanem Al Marri

Chairperson of the Board

& Managing Director

Dubai Women Establishment

Keynote

Main Hall

12:05 - 12:10

H.E. Mrs. Emine Erdogan

First Lady of Republic of Turkiye


Lunch Break

12:25 PM – 13:00 PM

Main Session

Main Hall

13:00 - 13:20

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed

bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority,

Member of the Dubai Council, and

Member of the Executive Council of Dubai

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

13:20 – 13:50

Social Innovation: Creating Change For Good

Session Manager

Kinda Ibrahim

Regional General Manager

of Operations,

TikTok Middle East,

Turkey, Africa, Pakistan,

Central and South Asia

Session Manager

Åsa Skogström Feldt

Managing Director, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship

Session Manager

Dr. Nawar Assem

Founder & CEO

Dream Organization

Iraq

Session Moderator

Hessa Tahlak

Assistant Undersecretary

of Social Development,

Ministry of Community

Development – UAE

Game-Changer

Main Hall

13:50 - 14:10

Women and Space: A Story from the United Arab Emirates

Nora AlMatrooshi

First Emirati &

Arab Woman Astronaut

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

14:10 - 14:40

Global Cooperation and Partnerships for a Better Future

Session Chair

H.E. Mariam

Ahmed Al Hammadi

Minister of State

and Secretary General

of the Cabinet - UAE

Session Director

Dr. Ousmane Dione

Vice President, Middle East
& North Africa,
The World Bank

Session Director

Dr. Ruba Jaradat

Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Arab States, International Labour Oganization

Session Moderator

Emma Graham

CNBC

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

14:50 - 15:20

Six Years to 2030.. What Has Been Achieved?

Session Director

Prof. Eeva Furman

Secretary General,

Finnish National Commission

on Sustainable Development

Session Director

Safaa El-Kogali

GCC Country Director, World Bank

Session Director

Hanan Ahli

Managing Director of

Federal Competitiveness &

Statistics Center, UAE

Session Director

Rania Tarazi

Gender Team Leader, UNDP

Session Moderator

Femi Oke

Co-Founder,

Moderate The Panel

Game-Changer

Main Hall

15:20 - 15:40

Leymah Gbowee

Founder & President,

Gbowee Peace Foundation,

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Main Session

Main Hall

15:40 - 16:00

Women Charting Paths to Peace & Security

Session Manager

Irene Fellin

NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security

Session Moderator

Mina Al-Oraibi

Editor-in-Chief,

The National - UAE

Game-Changer

Main Hall

16:00 – 16:20

The Million-Dollar Business Journey

Session Manager

Huda Kattan

CEO & Founder

Huda Beauty

Session Moderator

Khuloud Al Omian

CEO & Editor-in-Chief

Forbes Middle East

Gala Dinner

(By Invitation Only)

19:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

The Jawhara Hall

Day 1

26 November

09:00 - 09:30

Future Hub

Women Entrepreneurs in the Climate Sector

in collaboration with

Session Moderator

Alina Truhina

CEO and Managing Partner, The Radical Fund

Session Moderator

Basima

Abdulrahman

Founder and CEO, KESK

Session Moderator

Mehmet

Can Atacik

Sr. Private Sector Development Consultant, The World Bank and Impact Investor and Advisor, Alethina Impact

Session Moderator

Sammar Essmat

Senior Operations Officer for Gender and Economic Inclusion, IFC

09:00 - 09:30

Mobility Hub

Women Leading Green Transportation

Session Manager

Muna Al Osaimi

Chief Executive Officer of Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, RTA

Session Moderator

Sahar Al-Mizari

Asharq News

09:00 - 09:30

Entrepreneurship Hub

Inspiring Stories

Session Manager

Faiza Bouguessa

Founder and Creative Director of BOUGUESSA

Session Moderator

Ahmed Al Falasi

Dubai Media Incorporated

09:00 - 09:30

Economy Hub

Empowering the Next Generation of Startups

Session Chair

Jessica Scopacasa

Co-founder & CMO

Olive Gaea

Session Chair

Kevin Holliday

Managing Director

C3 (Companies

Creating Change)

Session Moderator

Rania Tayeh

Emirates Global Aluminium

09:00 - 09:30

Energy Hub

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Way On-Site

Session Manager

Thuraya Abdulla Al Hanaee

Team Leader

(Reliability - Habshan 5 & Sulphur)

ADNOC Group

Session Moderator

Adele Tohme

Dubai Media Incprporated

09:00 - 09:30

Global Connect Hub

Women, Business and Law Report

In collaboration with

Session Director

H.E. Hanan Ahli

Managing Director of

Federal Competitiveness &

Statistics Center, UAE

Session Chair

H.E. Wafa Bani

Mustafa

Minister of Social Development, Kingdom of Jordan

Session Manager

Tea Trumbic

Manager Women, Business and the Law, Global Indicators Group, Development Economics,

The World Bank

Session Moderator

Iva Hamel

Resident Representative for United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Bahrain,
The World Bank

09:30 - 10:00

Global Connect Hub

Balancing Work and Well-being

Hein Van Ike

Hein Van Eck

CEO of Mediclinic Group, Middle East

Session Moderator

Ramia Farrage

Forbes Middle East

09:30 - 10:00

Future Hub

Trailblazing Engineers:

Emirati Women Powering a Greener Tomorrow

Session Chair

Eng. Noora Alhammadi

Senior Engineer – Sustainability

DEWA

Session Chair

Eng. Hind AlMutawwa

Senior Manager - IPPs & Production Planning

DEWA

Session Chair

Eng. Fatma Jaffar

Senior Engineer - Water Operations and DEWA Women Committee Member

Session Moderator

Hind Alnaqbi

Dubai Media
Incorporated

09:30 - 10:00

Entrepreneurship Hub

Inspiring Stories :

Session Manager

Abbey Dean

Co-Founder and Creative Director of

Bliss Flower Boutique

09:30 - 10:00

Mobility Hub

Gender-Responsive Trends in Transport and Mobility

Session Manager

Abdul Muhsen Kalbat

Chief Executive Officer

of the Rail Agency, RTA

Session Moderator

Nada Al Shaibani

Dubai Media Incorporated

09:30 - 10:00

Energy Hub

Women in AI: Shaping Tomorrow's Possibilities

Session Chair

Sophie Hildebrand

Chief Technology Officer

ADNOC Group

Session Moderator

Naima Dage

Abu Dhabi

Media Network

Economy Hub

Next-Gen Workspaces: Shaping the Future of Human

Talent

Session Chair

Iman Al Qasim

Executive Vice President
Human Capital
Emirates Global Aluminium

Session Moderator

Nancy Bahmad

Forbes Middle East

Global Connect Hub

Gender Equality Pledge Signing

Mina Al Salam

10:00 - 11:30

Majlis Al Mina

World Economic Forum

Care Meets Code: Gender Equality at the Heart of the Intelligent Age

In collaboration with

10:50 - 11:20

Energy Hub

She Wins: Inspirations from Women Entrepreneurs

In collaboration with

Session Manager

Sonia Weymuller

Co-Founder and General Partner, Venture Souq

Session Manager

Shamim Kassibawi

CEO and Founder, Play:Date App

Session Moderator

Mostafa Salem

Operation Officer
International Finance
Corporation

10:50 - 11:20

Future Hub

Women: An Essential Element in Creativity and Art

Najat Maki

Dr. Najat Makki

Visual Artist

Session Moderator

Alia Lootah

Emirati Artist

10:50 - 11:20

Entrepreneurship Hub

From Policy to Practice: Women Empowering Communities

Fiona Haworth

H.E. Mahinur
OZDEMİR GOKTAS

Minister of Family and Social Services, Republic of Turkiye

Fiona Haworth

Rym Al Falasi

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood

Session Moderator

Khadija Rahali

Asharq News

10:50 - 11:20

Economy Hub

Building a More Inclusive Workplace

Fiona Haworth

Linda Sabbarini

Gender Equality Auditor
NAMA

10:50 - 11:20

Global Connect Hub

Women of Determination in the Workplace

In collaboration with

Anna Kaminski

Neurodiversity Specialist Consultant, The Butterfly and CEO and Founder of NeuroKinds

Media Hub

10:55 - 11:40

The Pivotal Role of Women in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Hadeer Al-Khudari

Site Manager

Arabic Language at ESG

Saleh Jafar

Executive Director

ESG

Manal Alkhateeb

Dubai Media Incorporated

Mina Al Salam

14:00 - 15:30

Majlis Al Mina

How to incorporate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into your Business

Workshop led by

15:20 - 15:50

Future Hub

Future Force: Youth Unleashing Global Impact and Driving Social Change

Session Manager

Eng. Aysha Alremeithi

DEWA’s Youth
Council President

Session Manager

Reem Alawadhi

Deputy Manager -Digital Media

DEWA

Session Manager

Reem Almansoori

Acting Manager – Excellence & DEWA Women Committee Member

Session Moderator

Yousif Saleh

Sharjah TV

15:20 - 15:50

Economy Hub

Forging the Future: Empowering Women Leaders in Heavy Industry

Session Manager

Hala AlHashmi

Product Owner - Industry 4.0

& Digital Transformation

Emirates Global Aluminium

Session Manager

Maitha Shuaib

Executive Director

Corporate Communications,

DUCAB Group

Session Moderator

Sara Galadari

Emirates Global

Aluminium

15:20 - 15:50

Energy Hub

Driving Change from Dubai: Mira Wu's Inspiring Path to

a Sustainable Future

مدير الجلسة

Mira Wu

Co - Founder & Vice Chairman, Legend Holding Group

Mobility Hub

Book Signing:

Quantum Body

Session Moderator

Deepak Chopra

Author, World-renowned

Pioneer in Integrative Medicine

15:20 - 15:50

Entrepreneurship Hub

Inspiring Stories

Session Moderator

Asya Hesham

Al-Mashhad Channel and Platform

Session Moderator

Dr. Lamees Hamdan

Founder of

"Cosmic Doctor"

15:20 - 15:50

Global Connect Hub

WE Finance Code: A Systems Effort to Bridge the Gender Gap in Finance

In collaboration with

Session Manager

Asya Akhlaque

Manager of Investment, Climate Unit, The World Bank

Session Manager

Hanta Rakotovao

Director for the

Development of SMEs,

BNI Madagascar Bank

Session Moderator

Wendy Teleki

Head, We-Fi Secretariat

Media Hub

15:25 - 15:55

Inspiring stories for better careers

Dr. Fatima

Al Kaabi

Vice President of the National Human Rights Authority

Eng. Maryam

Al Bloushi

Vice Chair of CAEP-ICAO

(UN org)

Dr. Maya Al-Hawari

PhD in Smart

Educational Leadership

& Emotional intelligence

Maitha Ebrahim

Sama Dubai TV

Youth Hub

in Global Women’s Forum

Al Salam Council Chamber

Day 1

26 November

Opening Speech

09:00 - 09:30

Eng. Nora Eisa AlMatrooshi

First Female Emirati Astronaut

Interactive session

09:30 - 10:00

Captain Sahar: An Inspiring Experience from the World of Ships and Seas

Sahar Rasti

Emirati Captain

Interactive Session

10:00 - 10:30

The Philosophy of Dialogue: The Role of Women in Strengthening Social Relationships

Ammar Shehab

CEO

Focus Academy

Interactive Session

10:30 - 11:00

Mastering the Basics of Visual Storytelling and Content Creation


Sara Al-Rifai

CEO

Edraak Media

MODERATOR

Panel Discussion

11:00 - 11:30

Innovation from the Perspective of Generation Z

Hanaa Msatat

Content Creator

Shaza Yemen

Content Creator

Nesma Al-Haj

Content Creator

Sally Said

Dubai Media Incorporated

Interactive Session

11:30 - 12:00

Television Programs Supporting Women's Issues

Nisrine Zawahra

TV Anchor

Joint Dialogue

12:00 - 12:30

The Future of Social Media

Shehab Al-Hashimi

Content Creator

Interactive Session

12:30 - 13:00

Empowering Women in Aviation and Leadership

Dr. Suad Al-Shamsi

UAE’s First Female Aircraft

Engineer

Mawra Al-Mamari

The First Emirati
Aerospace Engineer

Jamal Al Mulla

Media Presenter

MODERATOR

Madinat Jumeirah - Dubai

Day 1

26 November

Main Sessions

Main Hall (Arena)

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

10:00 - 10:20

Youth: A Positive Outlook for Future

Session Chair

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi

Minister of State

for Youth Affairs - UAE

Session Manager

H.E. Rawan Bint Najeeb Tawfeeqi

Minister of Youth Affairs

Kingdom of Bahrain

Session Moderator

Lubna Mansour

Sky News Arabia

Main Session

Main Hall

10:20 - 10:40

The Power of Inner Transformation:

Unlocking Women's Potential

Session Manager

Deepak Chopra

Author, World-renowned

Pioneer in Integrative Medicine

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

10:40 - 11:20

Fintech For All:

Harnessing Innovation to Benefit Women and Beyond

Session Moderator

Hela Cheikhrouhou

Regional Vice President

in the Middle East,

Central Asia,

Türkiye, Afghanistan,

and Pakistan - IFC

Session Moderator

Amnah Ajmal

Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard

Session Moderator

Mohammed Albalooshi

CEO, DIFC Innovation Hub – UAE

Session Moderator

Noor Sweid

Founder & Managing Director, Global Ventures - UAE

Session Moderator

Neha Mehta

Founder, FemTech Partners - Singapore

Session Moderator

Dan Murphy

CNBC

Official Opening

Welcome Speech

Main Hall

12:00 - 12:05

H.E. Mona Ghanem Al Marri

Chairperson of the Board

& Managing Director

Dubai Women Establishment

Keynote

Main Hall

12:05 - 12:10

H.E. Mrs. Emine Erdogan

First Lady of Republic of Turkiye


Lunch Break

12:25 PM – 13:00 PM

Main Session

Main Hall

13:00 - 13:20

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed

bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority,

Member of the Dubai Council, and

Member of the Executive Council of Dubai

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

13:20 – 13:50

Social Innovation: Creating Change For Good

Session Manager

Kinda Ibrahim

Regional General Manager

of Operations,

TikTok Middle East,

Turkey, Africa, Pakistan,

Central and South Asia

Session Manager

Åsa Skogström Feldt

Managing Director, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship

Session Manager

Dr. Nawar Assem

Founder & CEO

Dream Organization

Iraq

Session Moderator

Hessa Tahlak

Assistant Undersecretary

of Social Development,

Ministry of Community

Development – UAE

Game-Changer

Main Hall

13:50 - 14:10

Women and Space: A Story from the United Arab Emirates

Nora AlMatrooshi

First Emirati &

Arab Woman Astronaut

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

14:10 - 14:40

Global Cooperation and Partnerships for a Better Future

Session Chair

H.E. Mariam

Ahmed Al Hammadi

Minister of State

and Secretary General

of the Cabinet - UAE

Session Director

Dr. Ousmane Dione

Vice President, Middle East
& North Africa,
The World Bank

Session Director

Dr. Ruba Jaradat

Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Arab States, International Labour Oganization

Session Moderator

Emma Graham

CNBC

Panel Discussion

Main Hall

14:50 - 15:20

Six Years to 2030.. What Has Been Achieved?

Session Director

Prof. Eeva Furman

Secretary General,

Finnish National Commission

on Sustainable Development

Session Director

Safaa El-Kogali

GCC Country Director, World Bank

Session Director

Hanan Ahli

Managing Director of

Federal Competitiveness &

Statistics Center, UAE

Session Director

Rania Tarazi

Gender Team Leader, UNDP

Session Moderator

Femi Oke

Co-Founder,

Moderate The Panel

Game-Changer

Main Hall

15:20 - 15:40

Leymah Gbowee

Founder & President,

Gbowee Peace Foundation,

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Main Session

Main Hall

15:40 - 16:00

Women Charting Paths to Peace & Security

Session Manager

Irene Fellin

NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security

Session Moderator

Mina Al-Oraibi

Editor-in-Chief,

The National - UAE

Game-Changer

Main Hall

16:00 – 16:20

The Million-Dollar Business Journey

Session Manager

Huda Kattan

CEO & Founder

Huda Beauty

Session Moderator

Khuloud Al Omian

CEO & Editor-in-Chief

Forbes Middle East

Gala Dinner

(By Invitation Only)

19:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

The Jawhara Hall

Day 1

26 November

09:00 - 09:30

Future Hub

Women Entrepreneurs in the Climate Sector

in collaboration with

Session Moderator

Alina Truhina

CEO and Managing Partner, The Radical Fund

Session Moderator

Basima

Abdulrahman

Founder and CEO, KESK

Session Moderator

Mehmet

Can Atacik

Sr. Private Sector Development Consultant, The World Bank and Impact Investor and Advisor, Alethina Impact

Session Moderator

Sammar Essmat

Senior Operations Officer for Gender and Economic Inclusion, IFC

09:00 - 09:30

Mobility Hub

Women Leading Green Transportation

Session Manager

Muna Al Osaimi

Chief Executive Officer of Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, RTA

Session Moderator

Sahar Al-Mizari

Asharq News

09:00 - 09:30

Entrepreneurship Hub

Inspiring Stories

Session Manager

Faiza Bouguessa

Founder and Creative Director of BOUGUESSA

Session Moderator

Ahmed Al Falasi

Dubai Media Incorporated

09:00 - 09:30

Economy Hub

Empowering the Next Generation of Startups

Session Chair

Jessica Scopacasa

Co-founder & CMO

Olive Gaea

Session Chair

Kevin Holliday

Managing Director

C3 (Companies

Creating Change)

Session Moderator

Rania Tayeh

Emirates Global Aluminium

09:00 - 09:30

Energy Hub

Breaking Barriers: Women Leading the Way On-Site

Session Manager

Thuraya Abdulla Al Hanaee

Team Leader

(Reliability - Habshan 5 & Sulphur)

ADNOC Group

Session Moderator

Adele Tohme

Dubai Media Incprporated

09:00 - 09:30