Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has honoured Dalia Khorshid, Group CEO of Beltone Holding, for her exceptional contributions to the investment sector and her leadership. This recognition was part of a celebration of visionary female leaders who participated in the summit.

 

The second edition of Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit 2024 took place from December 18 to 19, bringing together an esteemed lineup of attendees, including Princess Doaa bint Mohammed, Dr Aseel Al Ammar, Director of the Sara Al-Sudairy Center for Women’s Studies, and Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East. The summit also welcomed a diverse gathering of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers from around the globe.

 

In recognition of her remarkable career journey, Khorshid was invited to participate in the summit’s opening panel discussion titled “Decoding the Investor Mindset”. The session brought together a distinguished group of influential female leaders and addressed critical topics, including securing funding and building effective investor relationships amidst the Gulf region’s rapid transformations. 

 

Panel participants included Amal Dokhan, Managing Partner at Global 500, and Huda Al Lawati, Founder and CEO of Aliph Capital, with the discussion moderated by Sally Mousa, Senior Presenter at Forbes Middle East.

 

Reducing carbon emissions

In 2024, Khorshid was recognised in Forbes Middle East's "Top 100 CEOs," standing out as the sole female Egyptian leader on the list. Furthermore, Forbes Middle East honoured her by including her in the prestigious "2024 Sustainability Middle East" list under the Green Finance category, acknowledging her leadership in reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainability-driven partnerships.

 

As one of the region’s most prominent events, Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit celebrates the role of women across various sectors. It reflects the ongoing commitment of female leaders to spearhead innovation and create a positive societal impact.

 

The summit featured the participation of Princess Dr Mashail bint Mohammed bin Saud Al Saud, Chairwoman of the Celiac Association; Rashad Embaby, General Manager of Porsche Saudi Arabia; and Qusai Alkhateeb, Chairman of UTURN Webedia Group. The event also welcomed prominent figures from the worlds of art and sports, including actress Sasha Dahdouh, actress Noor Al Sheikh, athlete Yara Al Hogbani, and entrepreneur Razan Al Ajmi, Saudi Arabia’s first female skydiver and owner of Saudi Skydive Agency, who delivered an inspiring presence at the summit.--TradeArabia News Service