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Discover the Inspiring Agenda of Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit 2023

Rita Khoueiry

5-May-2023

Discover the Inspiring Agenda of Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit 2023

Few days separate us from one of the most exciting and important events in the region for celebrating and empowering women. The Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit 2023 will kick off on May 21st; speakers and panelists will be sharing their stories, debating the vital issues impacting their lives, and exploring the future of women across the Middle East and beyond.

The most-awaited summit, which will be chaired by H.H. Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al Saud, will bring together some of the world’s most accomplished and talented individuals—both women and men—in business across a variety of sectors, including investment, entrepreneurship, healthcare, fashion & beauty, banking, education, and much more.


Discover some of the thought-provoking topics on the agenda include:

Authenticity Unleashed: Finding Fulfillment In Work & Life


Anas Bukhash shares some valuable tips to cultivate work-life fulfillment in our everyday lives.


Strength in Resilience: The Journey From Refugee To Olympian



Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini tells us her story, revealing how she overcame all of life’s challenges to pursue her dreams and succeed at the highest level.


Accelerating The Longevity Agenda



Shaista Asif shares her views on founding and building the largest healthcare company in the region focused on the vision of longevity.


How Transformational Leadership Is Key To Sustaining A Family Business



Sahar Hamad Al Marzouki



Lujaina Mohsin Darwish


Sahar Hamad Al Marzouki and Lujaina Mohsin Darwish debate the core values that drive growth and innovation in family businesses, the role of women within these legacies, and how they are developing in an evolving landscape.


Cultivating Opportunities For Creative Entrepreneurship



H.H. Princess Loulwa Bint Yazeed Al Saud discusses the many opportunities in Saudi Arabia for startups and how the kingdom is helping them to raise money and create feasible business plans.


Why Should Women Invest In Trading?



Talal Al Ajmi sheds light on women’s role in the world of finance and how they are being empowered through regional initiatives and AI.


How Women Are Contributing To Sustainable And Transformative Change



Aisha Bin Bisher



 Pakinam Kafafi



Amira Sajwani 


Aisha Bin Bisher, Pakinam Kafafi, and Amira Sajwani uncover what the cities and homes of the future will look like and how they will interact and connect to offer women more opportunities, more time, and more unified lifestyles.


Leading the Way: Empowerment And Engagement In The Pharma Industry



Tarek Youssef Hosni discusses the evolving and growing role of women in the pharma industry and how they are empowering others.