ABOUT THE
Global Women Economic Forum & Exhibition
Great Speakers
The event features inspiring guest speakers, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and advocates, who will discuss key strategies for advancing women’s leadership, innovation, and economic inclusion. Participants will gain valuable knowledge, network opportunities, and practical tools to drive change in their industries and communities.
Networking
Attendees will engage in high-impact discussions, form valuable connections, and explore collaborative opportunities with key decision-makers and influencers from various industries. This event is designed to foster meaningful partnerships and drive collective action toward inclusive economic growth.
Great Speakers
The event features inspiring guest speakers, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and advocates, who will discuss key strategies for advancing women’s leadership, innovation, and economic inclusion. Participants will gain valuable knowledge, network opportunities, and practical tools to drive change in their industries and communities.
New People
New entrepreneurs, activists, and innovators will share their insights on advancing gender equality, driving innovation, and fostering inclusive growth. This event offers a platform for networking and collaboration, empowering participants to create meaningful change in their communities.
Networking
Attendees will engage in high-impact discussions, form valuable connections, and explore collaborative opportunities with key decision-makers and influencers from various industries. This event is designed to foster meaningful partnerships and drive collective action toward inclusive economic growth.
Interactive Workshops
These hands-on sessions will focus on practical skills development, such as negotiation techniques, leadership strategies, and digital innovation. Participants will collaborate in small groups, sharing experiences and insights, which fosters a dynamic learning environment and empowers women to implement new strategies in their personal and professional lives.
Event outcomes
Empower, Connect, and Grow

Meet Our Speakers

Noora Al-Nusuf
Head of Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing, Middle East (Excl UAE) at Standard Chartered Bank

Abeer Albaitam
Risk management professional, Playbook investor, Certified arbitrator, Expert in Banking and financial Disputes and co-founder of Consult Pro, and Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society Member

Dr. Lulwa Al Mutlaq
President of Golderntrust, President of BMS, Board Member & Shareholder at Ahlia University

Doris Martin
Board Member Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society, Women in Tech Board Member Ambassador, CEO DMartin Consultancy, Advisory Board Member American University Bahrain

Afaf Zain Al Abedin
Deputy Chief Executive Human Capital and Corporate Services of Bapco Refining

H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei
Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, U.A.E

H.E. Noor Bint Ali AlKhulaif
Minister of Sustainable Development & Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board

H.E. Taif Sami Mohammed
Minister of Finance of Iraq

May Mikati
Wife of the Prime Minister of Lebanon

Dr. Aghadeer Jwaihan
General Director of The Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training, Secretary General of The East West and Africa women initiative forum

H.E. Dr. Sheikha Rana Bint Isa Bin Duaij Al Khalifa
Director General of the Institute of Public Administration & member of the Middle East and North Africa Organization for Public Administration and Research (MENAPAR)

Dr. Shangoul Qader
Executive Director of the Jordanian-Iraqi Amity Assembly, President of the Food Bank Alliance Organization, Former Member of the Iraqi Parliament

Dr. Robyn Remke
Director of Higher Education at Templar Executives, UK

Reem Badran
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jordan Partners, former Vice President and Board Member of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, former Member of the Jordanian Parliament

Tamara Hostal
Founder and CEO of ESMOD Dubai

Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani
President of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, Board Member of the Qatar Chamber, Founder & Chairperson of Al Ahmadani Medical Center

Dr. Wissam Fattouh
Secretary General of The Union of Arab Banks, Lebanon

Baria Alamuddin
Award-winning Journalist & Broadcaster, Foreign Editor of Al Hayat Newspaper, Editor of Media Services Syndicate, Columnist for the British Daily Telegraph and Arab News

Sophie Badré
International Transformational Mindset Leadership Coach, CPCC, CHIEF Founding Member

Dr. Hiba Ahmed
Director General of Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (IsFD)
Our Sponsors & Partners
Coming Soon
Platinum Sponsors
Directions to the event
Four Seasons Hotel
Address
- Building 555, Block 346, Bahrain Bay, Road 4606, Manama