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 30th 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
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Date: Daily 9am - 5pm - April 30th, 2026,
Dubai, UAE.
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Participants: Women leaders from the
global government, business, and official institutions.
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Speakers: Women leaders from the global
government, business, and official institutions
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Partners: Government, business, and
official institutions
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Certificates: Event attendance
certificates will be issued to all registered participant
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Best practices: presenting best practices
and achievements of women role models.
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Networking: Opportunities to network with
women leaders and participants
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Website:
www.woibex.com
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Contact:
info@woibex.com
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Contact MD:
kamali@datamatixgroup.com
The 25th Middle East Women Leaders Excellence Award
The 4 Awards Under This Program:
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The Woibex Middle East Top 100 (2030 Visionary Women
Leaders)
- The 28th International Women Leaders Congress
- The Middle East Women Role Models Excellence Award
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The Middle East Top 25 Leading Women’s Business Projects
The Nominations are Received from:
- Leaders from various institutions and media.
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Leaders from women's institutions, associations, and
related institutions.
- Leaders of businesswomen councils.
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Women Leaders from business institutions, women, and
entrepreneurs
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Women leaders from councils, Shura councils, and boards of
directors
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Women Leaders from international institutions, interested
in the development of women.
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Women leaders from ministries, government agencies, and
institutions.
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Women leaders from parliaments, councils, and boards of
directors
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Women leaders from the police, armed forces, and civil
defense.
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Women leaders from the United Nations, international
bodies, and organizations.
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Women leaders from universities and educational
institutions.
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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
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Woman Leader in Health Care Management Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Manufacturing Excellence Award
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Woman Leader in Innovation and Creativity Excellence Award
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Woman Leader in Economic Development Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in ICT Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Art Excellence Award
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Woman Leader in Banking and Finance Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Fashion Excellence Award
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Women Leader in Property Development Excellence Award
- Women Leader in Oil and Gas Excellence Award
- Woman Leader in Renewable Energy Excellence Award
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Women Leader in Mega Projects Management Excellence Award
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Woman Leader in Business Development Excellence Award
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Woman Leader in Environmental Sustainability Excellence
Award
- Women Leader in Community Services Excellence Award
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hon. Dominique de Villepin, Former Prime Minister, France
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Hon. Igor Ivanov, Former Foreign Minister and Secretary of
the Security Council, Russia
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Hon. Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister, Malaysia
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Mr. Lawrence J. Ellison, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer Oracle Corporation, USA
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Mr. Gene Amdahl, Former Director, IBM and founder of
Amdahl Corporation
- Ms. Kim Phuc, UN Goodwill Ambassador
Women Leaders Honored by the Institute
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H.H Sheikha Salama bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Wife of H.H
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE
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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
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Sheikha Amina bin Humaid Al Tayer President of Al Nahda
Philanthropic Society for Women
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Sheikha Hassa Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabbah Arab
Businesswomen Council Chairwoman
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Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi UAE Minister of Foreign Trade
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H.E Dr. Nouriya Al Sobeeh, Former Minister of Education,
Kuwait
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H.E Shiekha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Representative,
UNDP, Bahrain
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H.E. Mervat M Tallawi, Executive Secretary of UNESCWA
- H.E. Dr. Raja Saleh Al Gurg, Chairman Al Gurg - UAE
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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
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H.E. Jenan Mohsein Boushaheri, Former Minister and
Parliament Member Kuwait
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H.E. Dr. Amani Bouresli Former Minister of Commerce and
Industry – Kuwait
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H.E. Professor Ruqqayatu Ahmed Rufai, Honorable Minister
of Education Nigeria
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H.E. Prof. Sheikha bint Abdulla Al Misnad, President Qatar
University
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H.E. Sheikha Hanadi Nasser bin Khaled Al Thani,
Chairperson, and founder of Amwal
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H.E. Dr. Nahed Mohammed Taher, CEO Gulf One Investment
Bank
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H.E. Hanae Zouhair, CEO, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Fund
to Support Women SMS, Saudi Arabia
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H.E. Dr. Aysha Salem Saif Mubarak, Bahrain Shura Council
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H.E. Dr. Mariam Hassan Al Shenasi, Undersecretary UAE MOEW
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H.E. Dr. Aysha Salem Saif Mubarak, Bahrain Shura Council
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Dr. Eiman Saud Abokhodair Business Center Coordinator IPA
– KSA
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Ms. Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco Property Management, UAE
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Ms. Muna Abusulayman, Executive Manager, Kingdom
Foundation, Kingdom Holding Company, KSA
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Ms. Rula Abu Daher Rabih, Chief Technical Officer, MTC
Touch, Lebanon
- Ms. Hind Bahwan Cybertech, Sultanate of Oman
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Mrs. Ghaniya S. bin, Dhaaer Al-Yafei Strategy Advisor,
ADCO, UAE
- Leila cheib Al Jazeera TV Presenter
- Khadija Ben Gouna Al Jazeera TV Presenter