MICE Quotient reaches a new milestone, AWILB 5 is ready to celebrate and recognize fierce & empowered womanhood

The last few years UAE has witnessed a massive wave of new generation Leaders. The UAE’s current cabinet comprising of nine powerful female ministers is a living example of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Vision.

"The woman is half of the society; any country which pursues development should not leave her in poverty or illiteracy. I am on the woman's side; I always say this in order to uphold her right to work and participate in the building process of her country." Quoted the late president, H.H. Sheikh Zayedbin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Women in UAE are leaving their marks in all the male dominating sectors such as aviation, energy, and defence among others. Keeping this zeal alive, MICE Quotient launches the 5th Edition of the Arab Women In Leadership and Business Summiton 5-6th February, 2020 in Dubai UAE which will take a step further by not only celebrating empowered women but also recognizing their achievements by awarding them under the theme “Empowered Women, Empower Women”.

From being UAE first ever Arab Women centric summit to being the most consistent Arabic Women Summit over the years, ‘AWILB 5’ has re-defined the meaning of Leadership and Business in the UAE Region. The milestone year of the summit will be nothing less than a carnival for its delegates, sponsors, media partners and associations.AXA – Gulf upholds its vision of being market leaders in Diversity and Inclusion by being platinum sponsor for the Summit and The Habibti supports the cause as Associate Partner.

The 5th edition of the summit promises to go beyond the customary and be ‘Ultimate’ in every sense of the word as it announces Women Accolades this year.

The journey of the last 4 editions of The Arab Women in Leadership and Business has been full of surging emotions and different feelings ruling different hearts of almost 900+ participants at various presentations by 100+ potent leaders. If you want to be informed, inspired, connected, influential and powerful - this summit is for you.

The summit will witness some of the most prominent personalities from the region. H.E Dr Sharifa Al Yahyai: Former Minister of Social Development, Sultanate of Oman, Maryam Bin Theneya: Member, Federal National Council, UAE. H.E Reem Bin Karam: Director of NAMA, Alyazeya Saeed: First Female Cargo Manager – Oman, Emirates SkyCargo. Amna Sultan Al Owais: Chief Registrar, DIFC Courts. Hala Kazim: Social Entrepreneur. Eida Al Muhairbi: Emirati Inventor. Eman Al Mahmoud: Head of Partnerships, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center – Sheraa. Hessa Al Ghurair: Director Human Capital, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Noha Hefny: Co-founder of “She is Arab”.Samah Al Hajeri: Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), Ministry of Economy- UAE, Paul Adamson– CEO of AXA Gulf,Despo Michaelides – Chief HR & Diversity Officer,Pooja Gupta: Co-Founder The Habibti amongst several others

Upholding their continued commitment of empowering women, the Summit has Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, as Official Government Partner, and the support of theDubai Business Women Council, NAMA Women, Young Arab Leaders, AMCHAM Abu Dhabi, CEO Club Networks, Leapership Consultants, Evolvin Women, Being She as Encouragement Partner, and 15 other media partners including Executive women, Media quest, Haykal Media, and Al Bayan.

Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Dubai SME, said: “Empowering women to assume leadership in government and the private sector has remained a top priority for Dubai and the UAE. Since inception Dubai SME has promoted women entrepreneurs and new opportunities continue to open up for women with the Dubai SME Vision 2021 focusing on increasing entrepreneurial activity in the economy. The Arab Women in Leadership and Business Summit isan ideal platform to showcase the laurels our women have earned as bold entrepreneurs and role models and we are delighted to be part of the event again in its fifth year.”

Edwin Paul, CEO, MICE Quotient commented – It is imperative for trailblazers, champions and pioneers of change to showcase their achievements since their extraordinary achievements and actions inspire other women of the region to stand up and follow their dreams. The 5th edition of “The Arab Women In Leadership and Business” Summit is launched so that Emirati women can make use of this platform to showcase their skills and achievements by taking the centre stage and develop future leaders. The Summit will take forward the UAE government’s vision of becoming one of the world’s top twenty five countries for gender equality by 2021 by highlighting Diversity and Inclusion as one of its key aspects.

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