What is the event focus?

Championing women’s leadership, empowerment, and gender inclusion across MENA’s public and private sectors.

Where and when is the event taking place?

8–9 October 2025 in Dubai, UAE

Why you should not miss it?

This summit isn’t just another conference—it’s a catalyst for actionable change. Build alliances with powerful peers, learn from trailblazers, and gain recognition that elevates your leadership journey. Be part of the movement shaping MENA’s inclusive future under Vision 2030 and beyond.

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Middle East Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025

Name: Middle East Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025
Start: 2025-10-08T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-09T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Dubai

Hybrid summit celebrating MENA women's leadership, influence, innovation—with awards spotlighting excellence, resilience, and impact.

Verve Management

Date and Time

October 8 · 9am - October 9 · 4pm GMT+4

Location

Dubai

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About This Event

Middle East Women Leaders Summit & Awards 2025 is a Business & Management event taking place 8-9 Oct 2025 at Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The 6th edition of the Middle East Women Leaders Summit & Awards continues Dubai’s momentum as an epicenter of inclusive leadership. This premier forum gathers senior women across government, enterprise, startups, and NGOs to exchange insights, amplify impact, and celebrate leadership excellence through the coveted awards ceremony.

Key Highlights

Inspirational speaker line-up: global change-makers like Masaba Gupta, Sima Ganwani Ved, Asma Alotaibi, and Maryam Telmesani.
Insightful panels and masterclasses on leadership resilience, breaking glass ceilings, economic empowerment, and personal branding.
VIP networking with 250+ senior delegates in curated roundtables, breakfasts, and gala dinners.
Awards Gala recognizing outstanding women across sectors—from corporate excellence to social entrepreneurship and innovation.

Who Should Attend?

CEOs & Managing Directors
Heads of Diversity & Inclusion
HR Directors and Talent Leads
Women in Executive and Senior Leadership
Entrepreneurs & Start-up Founders
Media & Communications Specialists
Government officials focused on gender policy
Mentors, coaches, and community leaders
Investors in women-led ventures
ESG and corporate responsibility professionals

Main Event Features

Summit sessions: Empowerment workshops, resilience building, career acceleration insights
Awards Ceremony: Celebrating standout female leaders across business, creative, social innovation
Networking experiences: VIP gala dinner, roundtable discussions, Mentor-Mentee matches