In partnership with Dubai Business Women Council, event celebrates the achievements of Arab Women as Leaders
Dubai, UAE - 22 October, 2014: The international organization Global Thinkers Forum will be hosting its annual Awards ceremony in Dubai, UAE, in partnership with the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), in a ceremony reminiscent of the Academy Awards in elegance and glamour. The event will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah on 28 November 2014 featuring a live concert by famous Belgian Maestro Sir Dirk Brossé.

Global Thinkers Forum 2014, under the theme "Arab Women as Changemakers: A Celebration of Achievements" is a high profile Awards Event that will showcase the capabilities of Arab Women as Leaders, promote better understanding of global trends and generate opportunities for growth, investment and international exposure. It will bring together leaders and representatives from businesses, governments and civil society with a goal to exchange knowledge, promote business and raise awareness around the success stories for women leaders who lead by example!

GTF CEO & Founder, Mrs. Elizabeth Filippouli, states: "It is a very special evening that will salute excellence, progress and leadership in the faces of some absolutely marvelous Arab women who are pioneers, trailblazers, creators and leaders. The GTF vision and mission is to promote creativity, originality, forward thinking, and create high level forums that promote Excellence. Our Honourees become GTF Ambassadors and messengers of excellence."
Commenting on the upcoming awards event, H.E. Raja Al Gurg, President, DBWC, said: "Collaborating with this year's event is our great honor as the DBWC represents women in business in Dubai and as advocates for women's empowerment it is essential to support our fellow Arab women as change makers and showcase opportunities to expatriates to work together to contribute to the economic growth and overall betterment of our community."

"I am extremely grateful to receive this year's Excellence in Leadership Award and thankful to my peers for considering me for this esteemed title. Through the support from the multitude of likeminded women leaders in the region, and further afield, I receive the inspiration and motivation to continue evolving as a Arab women leader and strive to show younger generations what they can achieve," concluded H.E. Al Gurg.

Global Thinkers Forum 2014 Awards of Excellence will be presented to:

1. Excellence in Leadership H.E. Raja Al Gurg

2. Excellence in Positive Change (HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan)

3. Excellence in Philanthropy (Dr Atallah Kuttab)

4. Excellence in Global Thinking (TBC)

5. Excellence in Media (Muna AbuSulayman)

6. Excellence in Innovation (HE Noura Al Kaabi)

7. Excellence in Gender Equality (Dr Rafia Ghubash)

8. Excellence in Science (Dr Ismahane Elouafi)

9. Excellence in Cultural Creativity (Hayv Kahraman)

10. Excellence in Entrepreneurship (TBC)

11. Excellence in Pioneering (Raha Moharrak)

12. Excellent Young Entrepreneur (TBC)

Furthermore, in partnership with the Mowgli Foundation GTF will be running a workshop on 27 November 2014 from 9am until 6pm at the Madinat Jumeirah entitled 'Leadership Development and Value based Leadership for High Performance'. Both men and women are welcome to participate at the workshop however seats are limited to 24 participants at AED4,105 per person.

For more information about the Global Thinkers Forum and its initiatives, visit www.globalthinkersforum.org or contact Sally Scamell at sally.scamell@globalthinkers.com.

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