The Middle East Excellence Award Institute is honored to express its profound appreciation and deep
recognition of the efforts and distinguished initiatives led by global leaders, decision-makers,
intellectual, and the official institutions that continue to support and advance women’s leadership
worldwide. This journey marked by determination and vision has played a vital role in reinforcing
excellence and spotlighting exemplary women leaders who serve as role models and sources of
inspiration across diverse sectors and disciplines.
This recognition aligns with a comprehensive international vision that positions women’s leadership as
a global priority and a strategic pillar for achieving sustainable national development, and building
competitive, knowledge-based societies. It reflects a clear global commitment to empowering women,
enhancing their leadership capabilities, advancing institutional competitiveness, and reinforcing
leadership ecosystems at both regional and international levels.
The Middle East Excellence Award Institute, firmly believes that investment in women is a cornerstone
of building advanced economies and sustainable societies. Highlighting pioneering leadership
experiences contributes to knowledge transfer, reinforces a culture of excellence, and inspires future
generations to pursue creativity, innovation, and impact. This approach is guided by an integrated
institutional methodology grounded in global standards and forward-looking perspectives.
Annually, the Middle East Excellence Award Institute, under the Middle East Women Leaders Excellence
Award, recognizes distinguished women leaders from key strategic industries and sectors whose
leadership has made a measurable difference within their organizations and beyond. Their contributions
have played a pivotal role in advancing institutional, economic, technological, and administrative
development, thereby enhancing organizational competitiveness in line with international benchmarks.
In this context, the Institute proudly celebrates the 25th
edition of the Middle East Women Leaders
Excellence Award in April 2026 marking a quarter century of excellence, institutional
maturity, and
international influence. Over the past 25-Years, the Middle
East Women Leaders Excellence Award has
become a trusted global benchmark for women’s leadership empowerment, development, and excellence.
On this occasion, the Institute is honored to celebrate this milestone in collaboration with
government organizations, business and official institutions, media and global other partners, with
the support of leaders and decision-makers.
The 25th Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Award
will be held in conjunction with the 28th
International Congress of Women Leaders and Global Influence, scheduled from 7–9 April 2026 in Dubai,
UAE, bringing together women leaders, policymakers, business leaders, and senior executives from
around the world.
The Award stands as a testament to the power of diversity and inclusion, serving as a global platform
that bridges cultures, continents, and perspectives, where East and West, North and South converge in
knowledge, leadership, and vision reinforcing the Award’s position as a leading international platform
for celebrating women’s leadership excellence and sustainable global impact.
The 28th World Congress of Women Leaders
and Global Influence
- Date: Daily 9am - 5pm - April 7-9, 2026, Dubai, UAE.
- Participants: Women leaders from the global government, business, and official
institutions.
- Speakers: Women leaders from the global government, business, and official
institutions
- Partners: Government, business, and official institutions
- Certificates: Event attendance certificates will be issued to all registered
participant
- Best practices: presenting best practices and achievements of women role models.
- Networking: Opportunities to network with women leaders and participants
- Website: www.woibex.com
- Contact: info@woibex.com
- Contact MD: kamali@datamatixgroup.com
The 25th Middle East
Women Leaders Excellence Award
The 4 Awards Under This
Program:
- The Woibex Middle East Top 100 (2030 Visionary Women Leaders)
- The 28th International Women Leaders Congress
- The Middle East Women Role Models Excellence Award
- The Middle East Top 25 Leading Women’s Business Projects
The Nominations are
Received from:
- Leaders from various institutions and media.
- Leaders from women's institutions, associations, and related institutions.
- Leaders of businesswomen councils.
- Women Leaders from business institutions, women, and entrepreneurs
- Women leaders from councils, Shura councils, and boards of directors
- Women Leaders from international institutions, interested in the development of women.
- Women leaders from ministries, government agencies, and institutions.
- Women leaders from parliaments, councils, and boards of directors
- Women leaders from the police, armed forces, and civil defense.
- Women leaders from the United Nations, international bodies, and organizations.
- Women leaders from universities and educational institutions.
- Women leaders from universities, colleges, and the educational sector
The 28th World Congress
of Women Leaders and Global Influence
The Middle East Excellence Awards Institute expresses its sincere appreciation for your
organization's efforts toward advancing women's leadership and knowledge. With the support of global
government and business partners, the Institute proudly announces The 28th International Women Leaders
Congress, the largest Women Leaders Excellence Development Program. On this momentous occasion, the
Institute invites your organization to be part of this strategic initiative by nominating women
leaders and prominent personalities for this prestigious awards program. The aim is to recognize,
honor, highlight, and celebrate the trailblazing achievements of women leaders in various fields
within government and business organizations, acknowledging their outstanding contributions to
corporate and national economic development.
Award Categories
- Woman Personality of the Year Excellence Award
- Young Woman Leader of the Year Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Sports Management Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Sports Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Armed Forces Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Police Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Education Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in New Media Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Aviation Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Architecture Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Tourism Excellence Award
- Woman Leader Self-Employed Excellence Awards
- Woman Leader in Health Care Management Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Manufacturing Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Innovation and Creativity Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Economic Development Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in ICT Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Art Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Banking and Finance Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Fashion Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Property Development Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Oil and Gas Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Renewable Energy Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Mega Projects Management Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Business Development Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Environmental Sustainability Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Community Services Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Legislation and Services Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Agriculture Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Urban Planning Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Customer Service Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Corporate Management Excellence Award
- Best Organization for Women Talents Development
The Woibex Middle East
Top 100 (2030 Visionary Women Leaders)
Coinciding with the 28th International Women Leaders Congress and the excellence awards program, the
Middle East Excellence Award Institute is set to honor The Woibex Middle East Top 100 (2030 Visionary
Women Leaders) for their outstanding achievements in women’s leadership. These visionary women have
made significant impacts in the Middle East with their innovative approaches in their fields, driving
success in the region and fostering leadership development. This initiative aims to build a vision
focused on advancing the competitive path of knowledge and development, enhancing the global
competitive position of women leaders, and inspiring future generations.
The Names Will be
Accepted from the Below Business Categories
- Woman Personality of the Year Excellence Award
- Young Woman Leader of the Year Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Sports Management Excellence
- Woman Leader in Sports Excellence
- Women Leader in Armed Forces Excellence
- Women Leader in Police Excellence
- Woman Leader in Education Excellence
- Woman Leader in New Media Excellence
- Women Leader in Aviation Excellence
- Woman Leader in Architecture Excellence
- Woman Leader in Tourism Excellence
- Woman Leader Self-Employed Excellence
- Woman Leader in Health Care Management Excellence
- Woman Leader in Manufacturing Excellence
- Woman Leader in Innovation and Creativity Excellence
- Woman Leader in Economic Development Excellence
- Woman Leader in ICT Excellence
- Women Leader in Art Excellence
- Woman Leader in Banking and Finance Excellence
- Women Leader in Fashion Excellence
- Women Leader in Property Development Excellence
- Women Leader in Oil and Gas Excellence
- Woman Leader in Renewable Energy Excellence
- Women Leader in Mega Projects Management Excellence
- Woman Leader in Business Development Excellence
- Woman Leader in Environmental Sustainability Excellence
- Women Leader in Community Services Excellence
- Woman Leader in Legislation and Services Excellence
- Woman Leader in Agriculture Excellence
- Woman Leader in Urban Planning Excellence
- Woman Leader in Customer Service Excellence
- Women Leader in Corporate Management Excellence
- Woman Leader in Knowledge Management
- Woman Leader in Manufacturing
- Woman Leader in Hospitality Management
- Woman Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain
- Woman Leader in Real Estate Management
- Best Organization for Women Talents Development
The Top 25 Leading
Women’s Business Projects
The Middle East Excellence Award Institute takes this opportunity to appreciate all businesswomen and
investors for their significant efforts and contributions towards the development of SMEs, startups,
and the national economy. Their initiatives have fostered sustainable economic growth, transformation,
and have emerged as global inspirations. The region's achievements over the past years represent a
remarkable shift in business and economic performance, earning international recognition and enhancing
the competitive position of the business sector on the global stage.
Continuing its commitment to supporting the region’s global competitiveness and promoting innovation,
knowledge, business and modern management pillars, the Institute, with the support of its partners and
international organizations, proudly presents the Top 25 Leading Women’s Business Projects and
Companies.
The Institute will announce the Top 25 Leading Women’s Business Projects and Companies that have
significantly contributed to the development of business and the national economy of the Middle East
region over the past 25 years. These women have successfully led their businesses through changes and
developments in the regional and global economy, adhering to the best global institutional practices.
Nominations Are Accepted
From
- All Businesswomen
- Women Owned Companies
- Women Owned SME’S and the Startup,
- Women Owned Startup
- Women Owned Projects
Lifetimes Achievement
Awards
- Hon. Al Gore, Former Us Vice President, USA
- Hon. Dominique de Villepin, Former Prime Minister, France
- Hon. Igor Ivanov, Former Foreign Minister and Secretary of the Security Council, Russia
- Hon. Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister, Malaysia
- Mr. Lawrence J. Ellison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Oracle Corporation, USA
- Mr. Gene Amdahl, Former Director, IBM and founder of Amdahl Corporation
- Ms. Kim Phuc, UN Goodwill Ambassador
Women Leaders Honored by
the Institute
- H.H Sheikha Salama bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Wife of H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
President of UAE
- H.H Sheikha Fatima bin Zayed Bin Saqer Al Nahyan, Wife of H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
President of UAE President, Umm Al Moumineen Women Association, UAE
- Sheikha Amina bin Humaid Al Tayer President of Al Nahda Philanthropic Society for Women
- Sheikha Hassa Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabbah Arab Businesswomen Council Chairwoman
- Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi UAE Minister of Foreign Trade
- H.E Dr. Nouriya Al Sobeeh, Former Minister of Education, Kuwait
- H.E Shiekha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Representative, UNDP, Bahrain
- H.E. Mervat M Tallawi, Executive Secretary of UNESCWA
- H.E. Dr. Raja Saleh Al Gurg, Chairman Al Gurg - UAE
- H.E. Amat Al Soswa Assistant Sec. General and Dir. of Regional Bureau of Arab States, UNDP
- H.E. Dr. Masouma Al-Mubarak Former Minister, Kuwait
- H.E. Jenan Mohsein Boushaheri, Former Minister and Parliament Member Kuwait
- H.E. Dr. Amani Bouresli Former Minister of Commerce and Industry – Kuwait
- H.E. Professor Ruqqayatu Ahmed Rufai, Honorable Minister of Education Nigeria
- H.E. Prof. Sheikha bint Abdulla Al Misnad, President Qatar University
- H.E. Sheikha Hanadi Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani, Chairperson, and founder of Amwal
- H.E. Dr. Nahed Mohammed Taher, CEO Gulf One Investment Bank
- H.E. Hanae Zouhair, CEO, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Fund to Support Women SMS, Saudi Arabia
- H.E. Dr. Aysha Salem Saif Mubarak, Bahrain Shura Council
- H.E. Dr. Mariam Hassan Al Shenasi, Undersecretary UAE MOEW
- H.E. Dr. Aysha Salem Saif Mubarak, Bahrain Shura Council
- Dr. Eiman Saud Abokhodair Business Center Coordinator IPA – KSA
- Ms. Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco Property Management, UAE
- Ms. Muna Abusulayman, Executive Manager, Kingdom Foundation, Kingdom Holding Company, KSA
- Ms. Rula Abu Daher Rabih, Chief Technical Officer, MTC Touch, Lebanon
- Ms. Hind Bahwan Cybertech, Sultanate of Oman
- Mrs. Ghaniya S. bin, Dhaaer Al-Yafei Strategy Advisor, ADCO, UAE
- Leila cheib Al Jazeera TV Presenter
- Khadija Ben Gouna Al Jazeera TV Presenter