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
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
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