Madinat Jumeirah - Dubai
Day 2
27 November
Main Sessions
Main Hall (Arena)
Game-Changer
Main Hall
10:00 - 10:20
مدير الجلسة
Camille Vasquez
Attorney for American
Star Johnny Depp,
Partner Sheppard Mullin
Richter & Hampton LLP
Session Moderator
Noora Alabbar
Director Strategic
Media Affairs
Abrahamic Family House
Main Session
Main Hall
10:20 - 10:40
Challenge and Inspiration in Equestrian Stories
Session Director
H.H. Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Voices of Future Generations Goodwill Ambassador
Session Moderator
Jennifer Malton
Director of the Voices of Future Generations and Sustainability
Emirates Literature Foundation
Game-Changer
Main Hall
10:40 - 11:10
Session Chair
Dr. Hayat Sindi
Founder and CEO of
(Institute for Quality) iQ.
Goodwill ambassador for STEM at UNESCO.
Honorary Fellow at Newnham college,
Cambridge University
Session Moderator
Yousef Abdelbari
Dubai Media Incorporated
Main Session
Main Hall
11:10 - 11:30
Gender Balance: A Smart Economy
Session Chair
H.E. Abdulla bin
Touq Al Marri
Minister of Economy, UAE
Session Moderator
Lubna Bouza
Sky News Arabia
Opening Speech
Main Hall
11:50 - 12:00
H.E. Saqr Ghobash
Speaker of the Federal National Council, UAE
Panel Discussion
Main Hall
12:00 - 12:20
Women in Parliament.. Exceptional Abilities
Session Chair
H.E. Sindisiwe Chikunga
Member of Parliament, Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities - South Africa
Session Chair
H.E. Nahla bint Abdulwahab Al Hamdiyah
Member of the Sate Council, Sultanate of Oman
Session Moderator
Naoufer Ramoul
Dubai Media Incorporated
Main Session
Main Hall
12:20 - 12:40
In-conversation with the First Lady of Pakistan
Session Chair
H.E. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari
First Lady of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Session Moderator
Hadley Gamble
Al Arabiya English
Main Session
Main Hall
12:40 - 13:00
Storytelling for Social Change
Session Chair
Eliza Reid
Former First lady of Iceland
Session Moderator
Hala Badri
Director General, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:30
Panel Discussion
Main Hall
13:30 - 14:10
The Future of Social Development:
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Session Chair
H.E. Hessa bint
Essa Buhumaid
Director General, Community Development Authority - UAE
Session Chair
H.E. Dr. Laila bint
Ahmed Al Najjar
Minister of Social Development, Sultanate of Oman
Session Chair
H.E. Wafa Bani
Mustafa
Minister of Social Development, Kingdom of Jordan
Session Moderator
Chantal Saliba
Sky News Arabia
Game-Changer
Main Hall
14:10 - 14:30
Emily Yu
Founder and CEO of Ginger Ah,
Cartier Women's
Initiative Laureate
Main Session
Main Hall
14:30 - 14:50
The Future of Sustainable Development: Experience and Impact
Session Chair
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak
President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Session Moderator
Jane Witherspoon
Bureau Chief Middle East
Euronews
Panel Discussion
Main Hall
14:50 - 15:30
Accelerating Women's Economic Empowerment: Future Trends
In collaboration with
Session Chair
H.E. Taif Mohammed
Minister of Finance
Republic of Iraq
Session Chair
Fatema Al Nuaimi
Executive Vice President
Downstream Business
Management, ADNOC - UAE
Session Chair
Nathalie Akon
Gabala
Global Director of Gender & Economic Inclusion, IFC
Session Chair
Ana Kreacic
Chief Knowledge Officer,
Chief Operating Officer of
the Oliver Wyman Forum
Session Moderator
Mina Al-Oraibi
Editor-in-Chief, The National-UAE
Game-Changer
Main Hall
15:30 - 15:50
Aishwarya Rai
International Star
Breakout Sessions
The Jawhara Hall
Day 2
27 November
09:00 – 09:30
Future Hub
Future-Ready: AI Innovation for Building Tomorrow's Smart Cities
Session Chair
Eng. Ghinwa Krayem
Director - Experience
Design and Management –
Innovation & Future
DEWA
Session Chair
Eng. Abeer AlSharaf
Director - Projects Management Delivery – Innovation & Future
DEWA
Session Chair
Marwa Al Naqi
Senior Manager -
Future Shaping
DEWA
Session Moderator
Abdel Razaqh
Mohamdi
Dubai Media Incorporated
09:00 – 09:30
Entrepreneurship Hub
Inspiring Stories
Session Chair
Mona Ataya
Founder of Mumzworld and Bayt.com
Session Moderator
Katie Overy
Dubai Media
Incorporated
09:00 – 09:30
Mobility Hub
Redefining the Future through Creative Industries
Session Chair
Isabella Alveberg
Group Chief Executive
Officer - Snohetta
Session Chair
Elisa Bruno
Chief Executive Officer,
Level Shoes
Chalhoub Group
Session Chair
Khadija Al Bastaki
Senior Vice President
Dubai Design District (d3)
Session Moderator
Areij Khalil
AlMashhad
09:00 – 09:30
Energy Hub
Women's Wellbeing: Redefining the Workplace
Session Manager
Dr. Ghuwaya
Al Neyadi
Senior Vice President of Medical and Health Services at ADNOC
Session Moderator
Hani Ziadeh
Sky News Arabia
09:00 – 09:30
Economy Hub
Champions of Change:
Leadership's Role in Advancing Gender Diversity
Session Chair
Kamball Schafferius
Director of Talent
Management & Culture
Emirates Global Aluminium
Session Chair
Estelle Marais
Senior-Level Finance Executive at TechnipFMC
Session Chair
Dr. Saundarya Rajesh
Founder & President, Avtar Group, India
Session Moderator
Sally Mousa
Forbes Middle East
09:00 – 09:30
Global Connect Hub
Empowering Change Through Knowledge Exchange: UAE Gender Balance Center for Excellence
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Iva Hamel
Resident Representative for
United Arab Emirates and
Kingdom of Bahrain,
The World Bank
Session Chair
Mouza Al Suwaidi
Secretary - General UAE Gender Balance Council
Session Moderator
Jonna Lundwall
Senior Social Scientist
The World Bank
Global Connect Hub
Policy Guidelines on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.
09:20 - 09:30
Media Hub
09:00 - 09:40
Empowering Women and National Talents
Fatma Alsumaiti
Digital Content Creator
09:30 – 10:00
Future Hub
The Role of Women in Accelerating Digital Transformation
Session Chair
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei
CEO and Founder of AIE3
Chairperson of United Nation AI
for Good Impact Initiative
Session Moderator
Maya Hojeij
Al Sharq News
09:30 – 10:00
Energy Hub
Women in Sustainability: Leadership for Emerging Economies
In collaboration with
Aisha Al Shamsi
Dr. Yasar Jarrar
Secretary General
CSO Network
Aisha Al Shamsi
Samar Al Hameedi
Vice President, Climate Change Division
ADNOC
09:30 – 10:00
Mobility Hub
Glimpses of UAE-UN Humanitarian Partnership
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Berangere Boell
Resident Coordinator for UAE, United Nations
Session Chair
Dr. Sara Chehab
Senior Research Fellow, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Session Chair
Maha Gorton
Head of the Women’s Pavilion
Expo City Dubai
Session Moderator
Sajeda Shawa
Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UAE
09:30 – 10:00
Global Connect Hub
WIn Fellowship: Driving Tomorrow's Innovations Through Entrepreneurship
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Jumana Al Darwish
UAE WIn Fellow and Founder
The Happy Box
مدير الجلسة
Sabrin Rahman
Managing Director and
Head of Sustainability,
HSBC Europe,
Middle East, Africa and Turkiye
مدير الجلسة
Laura Mansour
Program Director flat6labs
UAE
Session Moderator
Nour Dabboussi
Assistant Director WIn Fellowship Atlantic Council
09:30 – 10:00
Economy Hub
Break the Mould: Building Career Pathways from the Factory Floor to the Boardroom
Session Manager
Najeeba Al Jabri
Vice President EHS at EGA
Session Manager
Fatma Al Shaygi
TAQA Woman's Council Chair & VP Asset Management
Session Moderator
Brandy Scott
ARN
09:30 – 10:00
Entrepreneurship Hub
Myths vs. Facts:
10 Tips for Women's Health
Session Director
Dr. Kareem Ali
Specializing in Clinical
Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Expert in Clinical Nutrition
Mina Al Salam
09:30 - 11:30
Majlis Al Mina
Consultation on Equal Pay and Legal Reforms
Workshop in collaboration with
Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:30
14:40 – 15:10
Energy Hub
Beyond Boundaries: Exploring New Horizons
مدير الجلسة
Mohammed Jasem
Al Zaabi
Reservoir Engineer
ADNOC Offshore
مدير الجلسة
Asha Al Hameli
Assistant, Employee
Relations Support
ADNOC Drilling
Session Moderator
Safia Al Shehi
Author
14:40 – 15:10
Future Hub
The Energy Equation: Leaders Redefining Success, Work-Life Balance and Global Influence
Session Manager
Fatima Al Jokar
Chairperson of DEWA Women’s Committee
Session Manager
Dr. Aaesha Alnuaimi
Director of the Sustainability and Innovation Centre
DEWA
Session Manager
Reem Alsuwaidi
Deputy Sr. Manager - Development - Talent Management
DEWA
Session Moderator
Maysa Al Qalla
CNBC Arabia
14:40 – 15:10
Entrepreneurship Hub
Inspiring Stories
Session Chair
Lamis Al Hashimy
Co-Founder of Palmade Biodegradable Cutlery
Session Moderator
Nancy Bahmad
Forbes Middle East
Mobility Hub
Game-Changer
Session Chair
Rana Akkad
Founder & Managing Director, Jad’s Inclusion - UAE
14:40 – 15:10
Global Connect Hub
Empowering Entrepreneurs:
Unlocking Opportunities for Financial Inclusion
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Charlotte Goemans
Programme Coordinator
and Policy Analyst, OECD
Session Chair
Estelle Loiseau
Gender Programme Officer,
OECD Development Centre
Session Chair
Angy El Yamany
National Program Director
for Financial Inclusion,
National Council for Women
Egypt
Media Hub
14:40 - 15:10
Work Life Balance in Modern Age
H.E. Naema Al Sharhan
Member of the Federal National Council
Dr. Badria
Alhammadi
Human Development
Trainer
Samah Al Abbar
Dubai Media Incorporated
Mina Al Salam
14:00 - 15:30
Majlis Al Mina
How to Master the Power of Networking and Pitch Your Business to Investors
Workshop led by
Youth Hub
in Global Women’s Forum
Al Salam Council Chamber
Day 2
27 November
Interactive Session
10:00 - 10:30
Building Personal Brands
as Women in Media
Nahla Al Fahad
Film director and producer
MODERATOR
Graziella Kamel
Dubai Media Incorporated
Interactive Session
10:30 - 11:00
Navigating SM Trends: Strategies
for Content Creators
Mohammed AlZamzami
Media Expert and content creator
Panel Discussion
11:00 - 11:30
Harnessing Podcasts for Women
Aytan Zaarban
Brodcast Journalist
Podcast Host of Dardasha Unfiltered
Loulou Khazen
Founder Conversations with Loulou and Spade Ventures
MODERATOR
Wael Habbal
Arabic Voice Artist and Educatore
Interactive Session
11:30 - 12:00
Creative Futures: Empowering Women in Design and Innovation
Mohammed Al Tamimi
Media Personality
Dubai Media Corporation
Session Moderator
Khadija Al Bastaki
The First Deputy to the President
Tecom Group Dubai Design District
Interactive Session
12:00 - 12:30
Breaking Boundaries: Women in Sports
Dr. Susan Saad
Media Anchor and International Trainer
Madinat Jumeirah - Dubai
Day 2
27 November
Main Sessions
Main Hall (Arena)
Game-Changer
Main Hall
10:00 - 10:20
مدير الجلسة
Camille Vasquez
Attorney for American
Star Johnny Depp,
Partner Sheppard Mullin
Richter & Hampton LLP
Session Moderator
Noora Alabbar
Director Strategic
Media Affairs
Abrahamic Family House
Main Session
Main Hall
10:20 - 10:40
Challenge and Inspiration in Equestrian Stories
Session Director
H.H. Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Voices of Future Generations Goodwill Ambassador
Session Moderator
Jennifer Malton
Director of the Voices of Future Generations and Sustainability
Emirates Literature Foundation
Game-Changer
Main Hall
10:40 - 11:10
Session Chair
Dr. Hayat Sindi
Founder and CEO of
(Institute for Quality) iQ.
Goodwill ambassador for STEM at UNESCO.
Honorary Fellow at Newnham college,
Cambridge University
Session Moderator
Yousef Abdelbari
Dubai Media Incorporated
Main Session
Main Hall
11:10 - 11:30
Gender Balance: A Smart Economy
Session Chair
H.E. Abdulla bin
Touq Al Marri
Minister of Economy, UAE
Session Moderator
Lubna Bouza
Sky News Arabia
Opening Speech
Main Hall
11:50 - 12:00
H.E. Saqr Ghobash
Speaker of the Federal National Council, UAE
Panel Discussion
Main Hall
12:00 - 12:20
Women in Parliament.. Exceptional Abilities
Session Chair
H.E. Sindisiwe Chikunga
Member of Parliament, Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities - South Africa
Session Chair
H.E. Nahla bint Abdulwahab Al Hamdiyah
Member of the Sate Council, Sultanate of Oman
Session Moderator
Naoufer Ramoul
Dubai Media Incorporated
Main Session
Main Hall
12:20 - 12:40
In-conversation with the First Lady of Pakistan
Session Chair
H.E. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari
First Lady of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Session Moderator
Hadley Gamble
Al Arabiya English
Main Session
Main Hall
12:40 - 13:00
Storytelling for Social Change
Session Chair
Eliza Reid
Former First lady of Iceland
Session Moderator
Hala Badri
Director General, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:30
Panel Discussion
Main Hall
13:30 - 14:10
The Future of Social Development:
Regional Cooperation and Integration
Session Chair
H.E. Hessa bint
Essa Buhumaid
Director General, Community Development Authority - UAE
Session Chair
H.E. Dr. Laila bint
Ahmed Al Najjar
Minister of Social Development, Sultanate of Oman
Session Chair
H.E. Wafa Bani
Mustafa
Minister of Social Development, Kingdom of Jordan
Session Moderator
Chantal Saliba
Sky News Arabia
Game-Changer
Main Hall
14:10 - 14:30
Emily Yu
Founder and CEO of Ginger Ah,
Cartier Women's
Initiative Laureate
Main Session
Main Hall
14:30 - 14:50
The Future of Sustainable Development: Experience and Impact
Session Chair
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak
President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Session Moderator
Jane Witherspoon
Bureau Chief Middle East
Euronews
Panel Discussion
Main Hall
14:50 - 15:30
Accelerating Women's Economic Empowerment: Future Trends
In collaboration with
Session Chair
H.E. Taif Mohammed
Minister of Finance
Republic of Iraq
Session Chair
Fatema Al Nuaimi
Executive Vice President
Downstream Business
Management, ADNOC - UAE
Session Chair
Nathalie Akon
Gabala
Global Director of Gender & Economic Inclusion, IFC
Session Chair
Ana Kreacic
Chief Knowledge Officer,
Chief Operating Officer of
the Oliver Wyman Forum
Session Moderator
Mina Al-Oraibi
Editor-in-Chief, The National-UAE
Game-Changer
Main Hall
15:30 - 15:50
Aishwarya Rai
International Star
Breakout Sessions
The Jawhara Hall
Day 2
27 November
09:00 – 09:30
Future Hub
Future-Ready: AI Innovation for Building Tomorrow's Smart Cities
Session Chair
Eng. Ghinwa Krayem
Director - Experience
Design and Management –
Innovation & Future
DEWA
Session Chair
Eng. Abeer AlSharaf
Director - Projects Management Delivery – Innovation & Future
DEWA
Session Chair
Marwa Al Naqi
Senior Manager -
Future Shaping
DEWA
Session Moderator
Abdel Razaqh
Mohamdi
Dubai Media Incorporated
09:00 – 09:30
Entrepreneurship Hub
Inspiring Stories
Session Chair
Mona Ataya
Founder of Mumzworld and Bayt.com
Session Moderator
Katie Overy
Dubai Media
Incorporated
09:00 – 09:30
Mobility Hub
Redefining the Future through Creative Industries
Session Chair
Isabella Alveberg
Group Chief Executive
Officer - Snohetta
Session Chair
Elisa Bruno
Chief Executive Officer,
Level Shoes
Chalhoub Group
Session Chair
Khadija Al Bastaki
Senior Vice President
Dubai Design District (d3)
Session Moderator
Areij Khalil
AlMashhad
09:00 – 09:30
Energy Hub
Women's Wellbeing: Redefining the Workplace
Session Manager
Dr. Ghuwaya
Al Neyadi
Senior Vice President of Medical and Health Services at ADNOC
Session Moderator
Hani Ziadeh
Sky News Arabia
09:00 – 09:30
Economy Hub
Champions of Change:
Leadership's Role in Advancing Gender Diversity
Session Chair
Kamball Schafferius
Director of Talent
Management & Culture
Emirates Global Aluminium
Session Chair
Estelle Marais
Senior-Level Finance Executive at TechnipFMC
Session Chair
Dr. Saundarya Rajesh
Founder & President, Avtar Group, India
Session Moderator
Sally Mousa
Forbes Middle East
09:00 – 09:30
Global Connect Hub
Empowering Change Through Knowledge Exchange: UAE Gender Balance Center for Excellence
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Iva Hamel
Resident Representative for
United Arab Emirates and
Kingdom of Bahrain,
The World Bank
Session Chair
Mouza Al Suwaidi
Secretary - General UAE Gender Balance Council
Session Moderator
Jonna Lundwall
Senior Social Scientist
The World Bank
Global Connect Hub
Policy Guidelines on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.
09:20 - 09:30
Media Hub
09:00 - 09:40
Empowering Women and National Talents
Fatma Alsumaiti
Digital Content Creator
09:30 – 10:00
Future Hub
The Role of Women in Accelerating Digital Transformation
Session Chair
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei
CEO and Founder of AIE3
Chairperson of United Nation AI
for Good Impact Initiative
Session Moderator
Maya Hojeij
Al Sharq News
09:30 – 10:00
Energy Hub
Women in Sustainability: Leadership for Emerging Economies
In collaboration with
Aisha Al Shamsi
Dr. Yasar Jarrar
Secretary General
CSO Network
Aisha Al Shamsi
Samar Al Hameedi
Vice President, Climate Change Division
ADNOC
09:30 – 10:00
Mobility Hub
Glimpses of UAE-UN Humanitarian Partnership
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Berangere Boell
Resident Coordinator for UAE, United Nations
Session Chair
Dr. Sara Chehab
Senior Research Fellow, Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
Session Chair
Maha Gorton
Head of the Women’s Pavilion
Expo City Dubai
Session Moderator
Sajeda Shawa
Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UAE
09:30 – 10:00
Global Connect Hub
WIn Fellowship: Driving Tomorrow's Innovations Through Entrepreneurship
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Jumana Al Darwish
UAE WIn Fellow and Founder
The Happy Box
مدير الجلسة
Sabrin Rahman
Managing Director and
Head of Sustainability,
HSBC Europe,
Middle East, Africa and Turkiye
مدير الجلسة
Laura Mansour
Program Director flat6labs
UAE
Session Moderator
Nour Dabboussi
Assistant Director WIn Fellowship Atlantic Council
09:30 – 10:00
Economy Hub
Break the Mould: Building Career Pathways from the Factory Floor to the Boardroom
Session Manager
Najeeba Al Jabri
Vice President EHS at EGA
Session Manager
Fatma Al Shaygi
TAQA Woman's Council Chair & VP Asset Management
Session Moderator
Brandy Scott
ARN
09:30 – 10:00
Entrepreneurship Hub
Myths vs. Facts:
10 Tips for Women's Health
Session Director
Dr. Kareem Ali
Specializing in Clinical
Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Expert in Clinical Nutrition
Mina Al Salam
09:30 - 11:30
Majlis Al Mina
Consultation on Equal Pay and Legal Reforms
Workshop in collaboration with
Lunch Break
13:00 – 13:30
14:40 – 15:10
Energy Hub
Beyond Boundaries: Exploring New Horizons
مدير الجلسة
Mohammed Jasem
Al Zaabi
Reservoir Engineer
ADNOC Offshore
مدير الجلسة
Asha Al Hameli
Assistant, Employee
Relations Support
ADNOC Drilling
Session Moderator
Safia Al Shehi
Author
14:40 – 15:10
Future Hub
The Energy Equation: Leaders Redefining Success, Work-Life Balance and Global Influence
Session Manager
Fatima Al Jokar
Chairperson of DEWA Women’s Committee
Session Manager
Dr. Aaesha Alnuaimi
Director of the Sustainability and Innovation Centre
DEWA
Session Manager
Reem Alsuwaidi
Deputy Sr. Manager - Development - Talent Management
DEWA
Session Moderator
Maysa Al Qalla
CNBC Arabia
14:40 – 15:10
Entrepreneurship Hub
Inspiring Stories
Session Chair
Lamis Al Hashimy
Co-Founder of Palmade Biodegradable Cutlery
Session Moderator
Nancy Bahmad
Forbes Middle East
Mobility Hub
Game-Changer
Session Chair
Rana Akkad
Founder & Managing Director, Jad’s Inclusion - UAE
14:40 – 15:10
Global Connect Hub
Empowering Entrepreneurs:
Unlocking Opportunities for Financial Inclusion
In collaboration with
Session Chair
Charlotte Goemans
Programme Coordinator
and Policy Analyst, OECD
Session Chair
Estelle Loiseau
Gender Programme Officer,
OECD Development Centre
Session Chair
Angy El Yamany
National Program Director
for Financial Inclusion,
National Council for Women
Egypt
Media Hub
14:40 - 15:10
Work Life Balance in Modern Age
H.E. Naema Al Sharhan
Member of the Federal National Council
Dr. Badria
Alhammadi
Human Development
Trainer
Samah Al Abbar
Dubai Media Incorporated
Mina Al Salam
14:00 - 15:30
Majlis Al Mina
How to Master the Power of Networking and Pitch Your Business to Investors
Workshop led by
Youth Hub
in Global Women’s Forum
Al Salam Council Chamber
Day 2
27 November
Interactive Session
10:00 - 10:30
Building Personal Brands
as Women in Media
Nahla Al Fahad
Film director and producer
MODERATOR
Graziella Kamel
Dubai Media Incorporated
Interactive Session
10:30 - 11:00
Navigating SM Trends: Strategies
for Content Creators
Mohammed AlZamzami
Media Expert and content creator
Panel Discussion
11:00 - 11:30
Harnessing Podcasts for Women
Aytan Zaarban
Brodcast Journalist
Podcast Host of Dardasha Unfiltered
Loulou Khazen
Founder Conversations with Loulou and Spade Ventures
MODERATOR
Wael Habbal
Arabic Voice Artist and Educatore
Interactive Session
11:30 - 12:00
Creative Futures: Empowering Women in Design and Innovation
Mohammed Al Tamimi
Media Personality
Dubai Media Corporation
Session Moderator
Khadija Al Bastaki
The First Deputy to the President
Tecom Group Dubai Design District
Interactive Session
12:00 - 12:30
Breaking Boundaries: Women in Sports
Dr. Susan Saad
Media Anchor and International Trainer