Women business leaders in focus
Mastercard awards to celebrate women business leaders in EEMEA
RIYADH, 16 days ago
Mastercard has announced the return of Women SME Leaders Awards for its third edition, inviting entries from women-owned and operated SMEs in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) with a turnover of less than $13.6 million (AED50 million) and a workforce of six to 50 employees.
Nominations are now open for the awards, and all women executives or business owners who have their headquarters or offices in the EEMEA region, or offer their services to these markets can submit their nominations by May 20, 2024.
“Women-owned and led businesses are vital contributors to the global economy, fostering economic growth and stability. By empowering women entrepreneurs and business leaders, we unlock the boundless potential they have and drive inclusive prosperity,” said Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA for Mastercard.
“The Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards aim to recognise and celebrate their remarkable contributions.”
Winners will be announced on June 6, 2024, during an in-person event in Dubai, emphasising Mastercard's commitment to fostering connections and collaboration among women business leaders in the region.
The awards will feature 15 categories, ranging from creative leadership to social impact and a lifetime achievement award. Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated by an esteemed judging committee of industry leaders dedicated to recognising excellence and innovation in women-owned and led businesses.
Launched in 2022 to uplift female entrepreneurs and business leaders, these awards serve as a platform to honour and elevate women who are forging the path for future generations of business leaders in the region.
Building upon the success of previous editions, this year's event promises to extend its reach and recognition to even more exceptional women leaders.
Aligned with Mastercard's global initiative to connect 25 million women entrepreneurs to the digital economy by 2025, these awards underscore the company's dedication to building a more sustainable and inclusive world even though this global goal was achieved by Mastercard last year, two years before the target date.
With last year's awards attracting over 4,500 nominations from across EEMEA, this year promises to be even more impactful, amplifying the voices and accomplishments of women leaders in business. – TradeArabia News Service
