Arab Woman of the Year Award
The Arab Woman of the Year Award was created in 2015 and is organized by the London Arabia Organisation with support from the Mayor of London, Regent's University London, and corporate partners. Multiple awards are given each year to honor women's work in a range of categories. An event with a similar name, the Arab Woman Awards, is hosted by the UAE, and the Takreem organization also honors an "Arab Woman of the Year."
Year | Award | Honoree | Areas of Work | Ref | - |
2018 | Achievement in Global Leadership in Cancer Control | Dina Mired | leadership of cancer-fighting organizations | - | |
2018 | Achievement in Business | Khalida Azbane Belkady | executive for a cosmetics and perfume company | - | |
2018 | Achievement in Television | Lojain Omran | television presenter | - | |
2018 | Youth Achievement Award | Bana Al-Abed | anti-war activist and author | - | |
2018 | Achievement in Health Awareness | Dr Naeema Hassan Al-Gasseer | leadership in public health NGOs | - | |
2018 | Achievement in Social Development | Dr Sharifa Al-Yahyai | women's rights advocate | - | |
2018 | Achievement in Sport | Sarah Essam | Premier league footballer | - | |
2018 | Achievement in Media | Baria Alamuddin | Political journalist | - | |
2018 | Achievement in Literature | Intisar Al-Aqeel | - | ||
2018 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Souad Abdullah | Actor | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Philanthropy | Lamia Bint Majid al-Saud | leadership of philanthropic organizations related to anti-poverty, disaster relief, and the advancement of women and children | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Community Development | Intisar Al-Sabah | Founder of the community-building organization Alnowair | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Social Leadership | Dr Hania Mursi Fadl | Founder of a regional breast cancer center | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Music | Nawal El-Kuwaitia | Performer of popular traditional music | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Culture | Dr Maha El-Khalil Chalabi | Social entrepreneur | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Promoting Women’s Advancement | Yasmine Sabri | Activist, actress, athlete | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Motivation and Wellbeing | Hala Kazim | Author and motivational speaker | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Trade Development | Hind Bint Salman Al-Khalifa | Business development | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Education | Dr Karma Nabulsi | Author and academic | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Journalism | Raghida Dergham | Political journalist | - | |
2017 | Achievement in Public Awareness | Hind Al-Eryani | Anti-war, women's rights, and public health activist | - | |
2016 | Achievement in Social Leadership | Ameera al-Taweel | - | ||
2016 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Souad al-Sabah | - | ||
2016 | Achievement in Business | Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch | - | ||
2016 | Community Awareness | Sawsan al-Sha'er | - | ||
2016 | Young Education Activist | Muzoon Almellehan | - | ||
2016 | Achievement in International Law | Taghreed Hikmat | - | ||
2016 | Achievement in Science | Dr. Ismahane Elouafi | - | ||
2016 | Achievement in Sport | Hassiba Boulmerka | - | ||
2016 | TV Presenter Award | Eman Ayad | - | ||
2016 | Special Award | Ameera Binkara | - | ||
2016 | Achievement in Art | Jannat Ajumily | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Culture and Education | Mai al-Khalifa | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Music | Majida El Roumi | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Social Leadership | Ahlam Mosteghanemi | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Cinema | Yousra | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Business | Aisha Hussein Alfardan | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Community Service | Nouf bint Faisal al-Saud | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Science | Hissah Saad al-Sabah | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Sports | Habiba Ghribi | - | ||
2015 | Achievement in Science | Merieme Chadid | - | ||
2015 | Young TV Presenter Award | Ola Al-Fares |