The Arab Women of the Year Awards were created in 2015 and are organized by the London Arabia Organisation with support from the Mayor of London and Regent's University London. [1] They are now an annual event, hosted by London Arabia Organisation as well as numerous partners and supporters. In 2022, HRH The Countess of Wessex, now the Duchess of Edinburgh, attended. [2]
The Awards do not have set categories, to ensure the women are selected purely on merit, rather than their background or chosen field. Multiple awards are given each year in a wide range of categories and over fifty women have now been awarded. [3]
| Year | Award | Honoree | Areas of Work | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Achievement in Humanitarian Aid | Tanya Haj-Hassan | ||
| 2024 | Achievement in Cyber Security Education | Dr Noora Fetais | ||
| 2024 | Achievement in Social Development | Khuloud Hassan Al Nuwais | ||
| 2024 | Achievement in Cultural Exchange | Farrah El Dibany | ||
| 2024 | Achievement in Creativity | Shaikha Noor bint Rashid AlKhalifa | ||
| 2024 | Achievement in Cultural Pioneering | Her Highness Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud | ||
| 2024 | Achievement in Business Leadership | Shirine Khoury-Haq | CEO of the Co-Op Group | |
| 2023 | Achievement in Community Services | Her Royal Highness Shaikha Fatima bint Hazza Al Nayhan | ||
| 2023 | Achievement in Education | Dr Shaikha May Al Otaibi | Founder of the Bahrain Bayan School | |
| 2023 | Achievement in Diplomacy | Her Excellency Dr Najla Mangoush | ||
| 2023 | Achievement in Media Freedom | Her Excellency Dr May Chidiac | ||
| 2023 | Achievement in Community Services | Her Excellency Khawla Al-Armouti | ||
| 2023 | Achievement in Scientific Development | Prof Manahel Thabet | ||
| 2023 | Achievement in Social Impact | Nour Arida | ||
| 2023 | Achievement in Innovation | Dr Nada AlShammari | ||
| 2023 | Community Spirit Award | Dima Aktaa | ||
| 2022 | Achievement in Community Service | Mama Maggie | ||
| 2022 | Achievement in Media | Caroline Faraj | Vice President and Editor in Chief, CNN Arabic | |
| 2022 | Achievement in Financial Services | Sheikha Alanoud Al-Thani | ||
| 2022 | Achievement in Business | Areej Mohsin Darwish | ||
| 2022 | Achievement in Social Leadership | HE Shaikha Rana AlKhalifa | ||
| 2022 | Achievement in Social Awareness | Nada Alahdal | Activist | |
| 2022 | Youth Achievement in Environmental Impact | Fatema Al Zelzela | Founder of EcoStar | |
| 2019 | Achievement in Global Gender Equality | HE Najat Vallaud-Belkacem | ||
| 2019 | Achievement in Economic Development & Leadership | H.E. Mariam AlAqeel | ||
| 2019 | Achievement in Television | Raya Abirached | TV presenter | |
| 2019 | Achievement in Family Support | HE Rym Abdulla Al Falasy | ||
| 2019 | Achievement in Sport | Ons Jabeur | Tennis player | |
| 2019 | Achievement in Special Needs Education | HH Dania Al Saud | ||
| 2019 | Achievement in Business | Lujaina Darwish | ||
| 2019 | Achievement in Journalism | Ahdeya Ahmed | ||
| 2019 | Achievement in Cultural Exchange | Ayoub Sisters | Musical duo | |
| 2019 | Achievement in Social Impact | Rana Husseini | ||
| 2019 | Campaign for Social Change | Abolish Article 153 | ||
| 2018 | Achievement in Global Leadership in Cancer Control | Dina Mired | leadership of cancer-fighting organizations | [4] |
| 2018 | Achievement in Business | Khalida Azbane Belkady | executive for a cosmetics and perfume company | [5] |
| 2018 | Achievement in Television | Lojain Omran | television presenter | |
| 2018 | Youth Achievement Award | Bana Al-Abed | anti-war activist and author | [6] |
| 2018 | Achievement in Health Awareness | Dr Naeema Hassan Al-Gasseer | leadership in public health, for WHO and national ministries [7] | |
| 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 | [8] |
| 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 | [9] |
| 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 | [10] |
| 2017 | Achievement in Public Awareness | Hind Al-Eryani | Anti-war, women's rights, and public health activist | [11] |
| 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 Aljumily | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2015 | Achievement in Media | Somayya Jabarti | Reporter | [12] |