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Global event to honour Arab women leaders

DUBAI, October 22, 2014

Global Thinkers Forum, an international organisation, in partnership with Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), will honour Arab women leaders during its upcoming annual awards ceremony in Dubai, UAE.

The event will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah on November 28 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.

“It is a very special evening that will salute excellence, progress and leadership in the faces of some absolutely marvellous Arab women who are pioneers, trailblazers, creators and leaders,” said Elizabeth Filippouli, GTF CEO and founder.

“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.”

Raja Al Gurg, president, DBWC, said: “Collaborating with this year’s event is our great honour 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 an Arab women leader and strive to show younger generations what they can achieve,” concluded Al Gurg.

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

1.    Excellence in Leadership (Raja Al Gurg)
2.    Excellence in Positive Change (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 (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 November 27 at the Madinat Jumeirah entitled ‘Leadership Development and Value based Leadership for High Performance’. – TradeArabia News Service




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