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On November 5, 2025, we hosted the Emirates Woman of the Year Awards 2025 to honour prolific women in the region and internationally and here’s how it unfolded.
The Awards
As the region’s leading women’s fashion and lifestyle brand and with more than over 40 years at the forefront of publishing in the Middle East, we remain dedicated to championing and supporting the incredible women of the region and beyond. The event returned this year to shine a light on the women whose outstanding achievements in their respective fields align with the values we hold dear: integrity, authenticity, excellence, and grit.
The Event
Winners were announced at the event took place at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, where the evening was hosted by MC Rosemin Opgenhaffen, and guests included Her Excellency Hala Badri, Khadija Al Bastaki Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District, Ingie Chalhoub Founder and President, Etoile Group, Miral Youssef, the President of Kering Middle East & Africa, Benedetta Ghione, Executive Director at Art Dubai and more.
The Winners
The Precious Issue – Faiza Bouguessa
The Winter Escape Issue – Amina Taher
The Optimism Issue – Shamma AlBastaki
The Tranquility Issue – Sara Al Rashid
The Resilience Issue – Ursula Winzel
The Design Issue – Benedetta Ghione
The Discovery Issue – Butheina Hamed Kazim
The Self-Care Issue – Maitha Al Matrooshi
The Summer Escape Issue – Joana Jamil
The High Summer Issue – Nazli Sonmez Vallee
The Manifestation Issue – Sheikha Al Mheiri
The Strength Issue – Her Excellency Hala Badri
Emirates Woman’s – Editor’s Choice Award – Shahd AlShehail
Emirates Woman– Woman of the Year award is – Her Excellency Hala Badri
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