Abu Dhabi, November 26th 2011 - Undoubtedly the showpiece of yesterday's 3rd Annual Women In Leadership Forum was the Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for Creative Women.

The two-day platform which ends today is being hosted at the Emirates Palace, and organised by French business information group naseba.

Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa Bint Suhail, wife of His Highness, President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, gave a speech to the 600-strong audience before personally presenting the awards.

There are five categories - education; public service; economy and business; literature, art and media; and people with special needs. The winners were as follows:

Education  

Name

Emirate

Initiative

Mona Jawad Suleiman

Sharjah

Al-ma'ali for sponsoring top students

Huda Rahma Imran

Ras Al Khaimah

e-Teaching project

Rafiaa Khalfan Shaair Alswaidi

Dubai

The teaching gate

 
Public Service

Name

Emirate

Initiative

Sheikha Amnah Bint Saleh Al Darmaki

Abu Dhabi/Al-Ain

Ghali Ya Turathna

Nadia Khalil Al Sayegh

Dubai

Establishing of human feelings centre

Aminah Thani Mubarak Al Jallaf

Ajman

Developing  ladies sporting activity in UAE

Economy and Business

Name

Emirate

Initiative

Mona Al Haddad

Dubai

Jewellery and gold artwork designs

Azyieh Ali Abu Bakr

Abu Dhabi/Al-Ain

Kitchen of traditional food

Jamilah Mohammed Al Hammadi

Abu Dhabi/Al-Ain

Kids R Us Nursery


Literature, Art and Media

Name

Emirate

Initiative

Sheikha Al Yazyah Bint Nahyan Al Nahyan

Abu Dhabi

Anasi media production

Asmaa Ali Al Zarouni

Sharjah

Writer and Authoress

Farah Hameed Al Faradh

Um Al Quwain

Professional visual artist in wrapping paper ribbons (An old European art)

 People with Special Needs 

Name

Emirate

Initiative

Thurayya Hamd Ahmed Al Za'abi

Dubai

Sport, shooting and athletics

Manar Mohammed Al Hammadi

Sharjah

First blind person to be a lawyer in UAE

Fatimah Majed Al Srri

Sharjah

     Writer and Journalist 
 The Award aims to support the efforts of Emirati woman, recognising their creative talents and expertise. It also rewards those who have delivered an outstanding contribution in building and promoting their community. 

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About naseba
naseba produces, promotes and hosts business summits, professional training courses and business exhibitions targeting executive level attendees across multiple industries. Each event is focused on re-education, networking and creating a deal-flow platform for all participating organisations. Whether it is raising capital, expanding to a new market, vendor sales contracts or sourcing a strategic partner, naseba facilitates and supports clients' business development.

Our team of experts conducts extensive research in conjunction with recognised thought leaders to ensure that all events are relevant, timely and at the forefront of market and industry trends.

naseba collaborates with leading media, industry and local authorities, such as International Data Corporation (IDC), International Business Consultancy Group (IBCG), Saudi Trading and Resources Co. Ltd. (STAR Group Holdings), HIL International Lawyers & Advisers (HIL), International Herald Tribune, CNBC Arabia, Zawya, Council of Saudi Chambers, Asharqia Chamber, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Ministry of Health - UAE, Ministry of Economy - UAE, Ministry of Environment and Water - UAE, Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning - Qatar, Privatization and Investment Board (PIB) - Libya, Principality of Monaco, Singapore Tourism Board, Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad, Department of Civil Aviation - Malaysia and many others.

Since its inception in France in 2002, naseba has organised over 400 events and played host to 58,000 executive delegates globally. Operating from four strategically located offices, naseba has on-the-ground presence in Monaco, Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Bangalore and Kuala Lumpur.

At naseba, we make it happen.

For more information on naseba, please visit www.naseba.com

For more information about the 2nd Annual Kingdom WIL Forum, contact:
Ali Shahid
Marcom Manager
Email: alis@naseba.com
Tel: + 971 4 365 8381
Fax: + 971 43 67 27 64
Mobile: +971 50 920 7595

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