The most powerful women in the Arab world 2015 Forbes Middle East to reveal the top Arab businesswomen at an exclusive Dubai event

Press release

Published September 13th, 2015 - 09:16 GMT

Khuloud Al Omian

Forbes Middle East is getting ready to reveal its hotly anticipated ranking of the Most Powerful Arab Women with an exclusive gala dinner and awards ceremony at a stunning venue, The Oberoi in Dubai, UAE, on 16^th September.

This is the third annual ranking of its kind, but with some important changes made for the first time for 2015. Whereas previously Forbes Middle East has presented a list of 200 powerful women in both government and business, this year there are three rankings to truly focus on the specific achievements of the nominees.

The 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen in the Arab World will celebrate those who have reached the very top of their game as executives, heads of family businesses, or founders. The 10 Most Powerful Arab Women in Government will recognize those that are accomplishing great things in that particular and challenging field. And the 10 Most Powerful Arab Women in the World will look beyond Middle Eastern borders and acknowledge the Arab women making their mark internationally.

The awards ceremony commends these inspirational women as leaders, entrepreneurs and ground breakers. Winners are judged by the size of their company, the position they have reached, and the overall impact they have had.

Mrs. Khuloud Al Omian, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Middle East, said: “We at Forbes Middle East are very proud to once again welcome the Arab world’s most successful and outstanding women to an exciting and unique event held in their honor. We look forward to revealing the winners, but most importantly to celebrating all the women that are making their mark in the business world in the Middle East – they are paving the way for future generations to come.”

For this special occasion, Forbes Middle East is proudly working in collaboration with a number of valued partners, including leading luxury retailer Paris Gallery, contemporary luxury hotel The Oberoi Dubai, travel and tourism company ITL World, leading fragrance manufacturer Rasasi, regional spices producer Arab & India Spices, art foundation ART UAE, eminent chocolate house Forrey and Galland, television partner DubaiLife TV and exclusive radio partner Hayat FM 95.6.

Background Information

Forbes Middle East

Forbes Middle East has a license for copy rights and distribution rights in the MENA region from Forbes Media, U.S.A. Under the guidelines standardized amongst all Forbes titles, the magazine features analysis and expert reporting related to the finance and business world, as well as investment opportunities in the Arab region. Forbes Middle East puts together its lists based on the criterion of neutrality, authenticity, commitment to the methodology of scientific research, and the quality of standards set globally by Forbes through its extensive experience in this field.

Forbes Middle East also serves as a guide for businessmen and decision makers by providing them with information and statistics necessary for making the right decisions. Thus, the magazine becomes the guiding compass for investments in the region. Through its wide network of press correspondents the magazine also works toward covering all the economic fields and issues concerning the Arab region.