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In spring 2025, London will once again host the Arab Women of the Year Awards and Arab Women’s Summit. This year, the event will be larger than ever before and include a multi-day schedule of activities and events designed to engage our guests and sponsors.
The event will bring together prominent individuals, organisations, brands and institutions from the UK and Arab world, strengthening ties between them and building relationships.
The Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will be held at one of London’s top hotels, recognising a group of outstanding Arab women for their achievements. The Summit will then take place at the iconic royal palace, Lancaster House, where women’s voices and experiences will take centre stage, discussing the most topical and important issues of today.
Unlike other women’s summits, we shine a spotlight on the women achieving remarkable things and innovating their fields. We believe this dispels stereotypes and misconceptions, changing the narrative of women as victims and instead spreading a message of the power they can hold. Therefore, every year our sessions are on the most important topics concerning international relations, cultural exchange, innovation and the next generation.
Held annually in the iconic Lancaster House, the Arab Women’s Summit amplifies women’s voices and brings Arab culture into the heart of London.
2025 Speakers
HE Shaikh Fawaz Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa,
Dean for the Council of Arab Ambassadors and Ambassador for the Kingdom of Bahrain
His Excellency Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohamed Al Khalifa has been the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s since 2015, with accreditation also to the Republic of Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain and, since February 2023, Iceland.
Prior to his appointment as Ambassador in London, H.E. Shaikh Fawaz held several senior positions in Bahrain, including Minister of State for Communication (2012-2014), President of the Information Affairs Authority (2010-2012), and President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports (2000-2010).
His Excellency Shaikh Fawaz holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the American University in Washington, DC, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also graduated from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
The Ambassador has received several notable awards for his outstanding contributions to Bahrain, including the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, 1st class, the Order of Bahrain, 1st class, and the Order of Achievement, 1st class, as well as the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to his appointment as Ambassador in London, H.E. Shaikh Fawaz held several senior positions in Bahrain, including Minister of State for Communication (2012-2014), President of the Information Affairs Authority (2010-2012), and President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports (2000-2010).
His Excellency Shaikh Fawaz holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the American University in Washington, DC, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also graduated from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
The Ambassador has received several notable awards for his outstanding contributions to Bahrain, including the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, 1st class, the Order of Bahrain, 1st class, and the Order of Achievement, 1st class, as well as the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ms Nusrat Ghani, Madam Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means.
Ms Nusrat Ghani is the Conservative MP for Sussex Weald, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She is Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means.
The Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson KCMG DL,
Chairman of the British Olympic Association, Chairman of Camelot, Chairman of The Canterbury Cathedral Appeal and Deputy Lieutenant of Kent
Sir Hugh Robertson has been the Chair of Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, since 2018. During that time, the company has recorded four years of rising sales including record sales figures during the 2019/ 20 and 2020/ 21 financial years. He is also Chair of the British Olympic Association, which won 65 medals, and came fourth, in Tokyo 2020 and returned its highest ever number of medals at a Winter Olympics in PyeongChang in 2018. He was previously Vice Chair during the Rio 2016 Olympics when Team GB won a record medal haul.
He served in Parliament from 2001 - 2015, doubling his majority at both the 2005 and 2010 elections. He was a Minister for Sport and the Olympics during London 2012, an event widely described as the finest Olympic and Paralympic Games of modern times. He was subsequently Minister for the Middle East, North Africa and Counter Terrorism at The Foreign Office taking part in the Kerry Middle East Peace Process and the Geneva Peace talks as well as many other major international negotiations.
Prior to entering Parliament, he worked at Schroder Investment Management and served in the army, seeing active service in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, the first Gulf War and Bosnia. He was made a Privy Counsellor in 2012 and, subsequently, knighted for his work on London 2012 and in the Middle East.
He served in Parliament from 2001 - 2015, doubling his majority at both the 2005 and 2010 elections. He was a Minister for Sport and the Olympics during London 2012, an event widely described as the finest Olympic and Paralympic Games of modern times. He was subsequently Minister for the Middle East, North Africa and Counter Terrorism at The Foreign Office taking part in the Kerry Middle East Peace Process and the Geneva Peace talks as well as many other major international negotiations.
Prior to entering Parliament, he worked at Schroder Investment Management and served in the army, seeing active service in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, the first Gulf War and Bosnia. He was made a Privy Counsellor in 2012 and, subsequently, knighted for his work on London 2012 and in the Middle East.
Yasmine Sabri
International Superstar and London Arabia Ambassador
Yasmine Sabri is an internationally recognised film and tv superstar, she is also the first and only Arab woman to be an ambassador for Cartier.
Yasmine grew up in Egypt, before moving to New York City where she worked while in school. She quickly became very popular and is now the most internationally recognised Egyptian actress. She built her career herself and credits her success to being independent and strong willed.
She was also a professional swimmer in Egypt and enjoys an active lifestyle, while making time to read and take care of her beloved pets.
Throughout her success, Yasmine has also focused a lot of her time and resources on supporting and empowering young Arab girls so they can also achieve their ambitions. She has always been passionate about girls receiving equal education and opportunity. It is for this reason that she became London Arabia’s Ambassador and supports many initiatives focused on empowering women around the world, regardless of their background.
Yasmine grew up in Egypt, before moving to New York City where she worked while in school. She quickly became very popular and is now the most internationally recognised Egyptian actress. She built her career herself and credits her success to being independent and strong willed.
She was also a professional swimmer in Egypt and enjoys an active lifestyle, while making time to read and take care of her beloved pets.
Throughout her success, Yasmine has also focused a lot of her time and resources on supporting and empowering young Arab girls so they can also achieve their ambitions. She has always been passionate about girls receiving equal education and opportunity. It is for this reason that she became London Arabia’s Ambassador and supports many initiatives focused on empowering women around the world, regardless of their background.
Mr Michael Ward
Michael Ward, Managing Director, Harrods
Omar Bdour,
CEO of London Arabia Organisation, and Arab Women's Summit
Omar Bdour is the CEO and Founder of London Arabia Organisation: an organisation started with the aim to strengthen cultural and business relationships between the UK and the Arab world. Omar oversees the Arab Women of the Year Awards and London Arabia Art & Fashion Week, which celebrate the incredible Arab culture in London and the United Kingdom.
Omar is passionate about his personal mission to encourage better relations between the two regions, an aim evident in his previous work establishing LocalArabia as the first bilingual Arabic-English Newspaper, as well as work in the Arab British Chamber of Commerce from 2007-2015. His previous experience throughout his two-decade career has given him unique insight into relations between Arab and British businesses, governments, brands, and diplomats. For this, he is widely known in London as a leader in cultural exchange and international relations.
Omar is also the author of Trust Me, I’m An Arab, a book that serves as a guide to difference between Arab and Western business, in order to bridge the gap and aid in the forging of successful business relations. This is the culmination of many years or work teaching western companies and organisations on how to improve cross-cultural communication with their Arab colleagues, clients, and counterparts. He has also moderated and spoken at different events with a focus on Arab women and cross- cultural communications.
Omar is passionate about his personal mission to encourage better relations between the two regions, an aim evident in his previous work establishing LocalArabia as the first bilingual Arabic-English Newspaper, as well as work in the Arab British Chamber of Commerce from 2007-2015. His previous experience throughout his two-decade career has given him unique insight into relations between Arab and British businesses, governments, brands, and diplomats. For this, he is widely known in London as a leader in cultural exchange and international relations.
Omar is also the author of Trust Me, I’m An Arab, a book that serves as a guide to difference between Arab and Western business, in order to bridge the gap and aid in the forging of successful business relations. This is the culmination of many years or work teaching western companies and organisations on how to improve cross-cultural communication with their Arab colleagues, clients, and counterparts. He has also moderated and spoken at different events with a focus on Arab women and cross- cultural communications.
2024 Speakers
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Theresa May MP,
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Theresa May served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019 - the second woman ever to hold the office.
Her premiership marked the culmination of 21 years’ continuous service on the front bench, having held a total of 14 ministerial or shadow ministerial posts, serving as the first female Chairman of the Conservative Party and the longest-serving Conservative Home Secretary for over a century.
In addition to her duties as a Member of Parliament, Theresa regularly undertakes philanthropic and campaigning work around the world.
Her premiership marked the culmination of 21 years’ continuous service on the front bench, having held a total of 14 ministerial or shadow ministerial posts, serving as the first female Chairman of the Conservative Party and the longest-serving Conservative Home Secretary for over a century.
In addition to her duties as a Member of Parliament, Theresa regularly undertakes philanthropic and campaigning work around the world.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon,
Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, United Nations and the Commonwealth)
Lord Ahmad was appointed as the Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and as Minister of the State of the Commonwealth and the United Nations in 2017, a position he held until 2020. In 2022, he was appointed Minister for South and Central Asia, North Africa, United Nation and the Commonwealth until September 2022, when he took up his current position.
Lord Ahmad has had a long and diverse political career beginning in 2002, including positions in the Conservative Party Leadership, Home Office, Department of Transport, and the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. Prior to his political career, Lord Ahmad also had a 20-year career in banking and finance. His diverse background makes him an expert in a range of topics and gives him unique insight into the government and international relations.
In his position as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord Ahmad has worked to strengthen accountability, provide greater support for survivors, ensure gender equality is fully integrated in all peace and security efforts, and deliver a more effective multilateral response to crimes of sexual violence in conflict. He also chairs the cross-Whitehall ministerial committee which brings together the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Ministry of Defence, and Home Office.
Lord Ahmad has had a long and diverse political career beginning in 2002, including positions in the Conservative Party Leadership, Home Office, Department of Transport, and the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. Prior to his political career, Lord Ahmad also had a 20-year career in banking and finance. His diverse background makes him an expert in a range of topics and gives him unique insight into the government and international relations.
In his position as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, Lord Ahmad has worked to strengthen accountability, provide greater support for survivors, ensure gender equality is fully integrated in all peace and security efforts, and deliver a more effective multilateral response to crimes of sexual violence in conflict. He also chairs the cross-Whitehall ministerial committee which brings together the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Ministry of Defence, and Home Office.
Nusrat Ghani, MP, Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Minister of State for the Investment Security Unit and Minister for Industry and Economic Security
Nusrat Ghani is the Conservative MP for Wealden, East Sussex, currently serving as Minister of State for Industry and Economic Security at the Department of Business & Trade and as the Minister of State for the Investment Security Unit at the Cabinet Office, with a portfolio scoping from the National Security and Investment Act, Ukraine reconstruction, supply chains and critical minerals, to advanced manufacturing including automotive, aerospace and maritime. Nusrat was first elected in 2015, becoming the first female MP to hold the seat.
Previously, Nusrat was the Minister of State for Industry and Investment Security at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Prior to that, Nusrat also previously served as a Minister for Transport, making British history in 2018 as the first Muslim woman to speak from the Dispatch Box as a Minister. Her portfolio included Maritime, HS2, Buses, Taxis, Accessibility and Year of Engineering.
She has previously served on the BEIS, Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Select Committees and was elected as rapporteur of the NATO’s Science and Technology Committee. Nusrat was a runner up to Nancy Pelosi, in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Women for Peace and Security Award 2021, for her work on the plight of the Uyghurs, China, and Afghanistan. She also secured the support of Conservative MPs to serve as Vice Chair of the 1922 Backbench Committee between 2020-2022.
Nusrat is the only female Member of Parliament to be sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party, and she has also been sanctioned by Russia for her tough stance on the invasion of Ukraine, which makes her the only woman in Parliament to be sanctioned by two countries.
Previously, Nusrat was the Minister of State for Industry and Investment Security at the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Prior to that, Nusrat also previously served as a Minister for Transport, making British history in 2018 as the first Muslim woman to speak from the Dispatch Box as a Minister. Her portfolio included Maritime, HS2, Buses, Taxis, Accessibility and Year of Engineering.
She has previously served on the BEIS, Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Select Committees and was elected as rapporteur of the NATO’s Science and Technology Committee. Nusrat was a runner up to Nancy Pelosi, in the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Women for Peace and Security Award 2021, for her work on the plight of the Uyghurs, China, and Afghanistan. She also secured the support of Conservative MPs to serve as Vice Chair of the 1922 Backbench Committee between 2020-2022.
Nusrat is the only female Member of Parliament to be sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party, and she has also been sanctioned by Russia for her tough stance on the invasion of Ukraine, which makes her the only woman in Parliament to be sanctioned by two countries.
HE Shaikh Fawaz Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa,
Dean for the Council of Arab Ambassadors and Ambassador for the Kingdom of Bahrain
His Excellency Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohamed Al Khalifa has been the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s since 2015, with accreditation also to the Republic of Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain and, since February 2023, Iceland.
Prior to his appointment as Ambassador in London, H.E. Shaikh Fawaz held several senior positions in Bahrain, including Minister of State for Communication (2012-2014), President of the Information Affairs Authority (2010-2012), and President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports (2000-2010).
His Excellency Shaikh Fawaz holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the American University in Washington, DC, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also graduated from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
The Ambassador has received several notable awards for his outstanding contributions to Bahrain, including the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, 1st class, the Order of Bahrain, 1st class, and the Order of Achievement, 1st class, as well as the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to his appointment as Ambassador in London, H.E. Shaikh Fawaz held several senior positions in Bahrain, including Minister of State for Communication (2012-2014), President of the Information Affairs Authority (2010-2012), and President of the General Organization for Youth and Sports (2000-2010).
His Excellency Shaikh Fawaz holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the American University in Washington, DC, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also graduated from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
The Ambassador has received several notable awards for his outstanding contributions to Bahrain, including the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, 1st class, the Order of Bahrain, 1st class, and the Order of Achievement, 1st class, as well as the Prince Salman bin Hamad Medal for Medical Merit in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Omar Bdour,
CEO of London Arabia Organisation, and Arab Women's Summit
Omar Bdour is the CEO and Founder of London Arabia Organisation: an organisation started with the aim to strengthen cultural and business relationships between the UK and the Arab world. Omar oversees the Arab Women of the Year Awards and London Arabia Art & Fashion Week, which celebrate the incredible Arab culture in London and the United Kingdom.
Omar is passionate about his personal mission to encourage better relations between the two regions, an aim evident in his previous work establishing LocalArabia as the first bilingual Arabic-English Newspaper, as well as work in the Arab British Chamber of Commerce from 2007-2015. His previous experience throughout his two-decade career has given him unique insight into relations between Arab and British businesses, governments, brands, and diplomats. For this, he is widely known in London as a leader in cultural exchange and international relations.
Omar is also the author of Trust Me, I’m An Arab, a book that serves as a guide to difference between Arab and Western business, in order to bridge the gap and aid in the forging of successful business relations. This is the culmination of many years or work teaching western companies and organisations on how to improve cross-cultural communication with their Arab colleagues, clients, and counterparts. He has also moderated and spoken at different events with a focus on Arab women and cross- cultural communications.
Omar is passionate about his personal mission to encourage better relations between the two regions, an aim evident in his previous work establishing LocalArabia as the first bilingual Arabic-English Newspaper, as well as work in the Arab British Chamber of Commerce from 2007-2015. His previous experience throughout his two-decade career has given him unique insight into relations between Arab and British businesses, governments, brands, and diplomats. For this, he is widely known in London as a leader in cultural exchange and international relations.
Omar is also the author of Trust Me, I’m An Arab, a book that serves as a guide to difference between Arab and Western business, in order to bridge the gap and aid in the forging of successful business relations. This is the culmination of many years or work teaching western companies and organisations on how to improve cross-cultural communication with their Arab colleagues, clients, and counterparts. He has also moderated and spoken at different events with a focus on Arab women and cross- cultural communications.
HH Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum, Pilot and Board Member of Shehana Women in Aviation Association
Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum achievements are just as impressive as her family lineage.
The youngest in her class at the Oxford Aviation, she was only 17 when she was admitted. She obtained her commercial pilot licence first and then later joined the Dubai Police Airwing as first lieutenant pilot, becoming the first woman in the UAE and the Gulf Region, and the first member of the Royal Family in aviation. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Air Transport Management from Coventry University, UK, and Emirates Aviation University.
Her ambitions are only matched by her determination to create a legacy of her own, opening doors and enabling other women to enter a career in aviation.
With this mission in mind, she set in motion the establishment of “Shehana”, the Women in Aviation Association, with the sole purpose to create opportunities and a framework for increasing the number of women joining the aviation sector.
Her motto is: “Reach altitude with the right attitude”.
The youngest in her class at the Oxford Aviation, she was only 17 when she was admitted. She obtained her commercial pilot licence first and then later joined the Dubai Police Airwing as first lieutenant pilot, becoming the first woman in the UAE and the Gulf Region, and the first member of the Royal Family in aviation. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Air Transport Management from Coventry University, UK, and Emirates Aviation University.
Her ambitions are only matched by her determination to create a legacy of her own, opening doors and enabling other women to enter a career in aviation.
With this mission in mind, she set in motion the establishment of “Shehana”, the Women in Aviation Association, with the sole purpose to create opportunities and a framework for increasing the number of women joining the aviation sector.
Her motto is: “Reach altitude with the right attitude”.
Her Highness Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud
FOUNDER, CULTURE HOUSE
Her Highness Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud founded Culture House in 2022 as a Saudi boutique consultancy providing advisory and implementation services related to culture, creativity, and sustainable business. Culture House signifies Her Highness’s return to private sector after successfully establishing the Fashion Commission at the Ministry of Culture. Princess Noura joined the Ministry of Culture in June 2019 where she led Strategy Development for the fashion sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building local and international partnerships with fashion institutions and nurturing Saudi fashion talent. She was part of the team that developed the Commission’s flagship outreach projects, including the Fashion Futures annual conference and digital platform, as well as mentorship program Saudi 100 Brands. Through her appointment as the Commission’s Ecosystem Integration & Program Delivery General Manager, Princess Noura oversaw the implementation of the strategy’s initiatives ensuring their delivery at standards of excellence with measurable impact.
Princess Noura’s entrepreneurial career commenced in 2009 in the United States, and in 2015 she co-founded her first business, focused on talent and lifestyle, before launching Global Fashion House, a fashion consultancy based in Riyadh. It was with this company that in April 2018 Princess Noura organized the Saudi Kingdom’s first ever Fashion Week, bringing together international and local stakeholders and designers for knowledge-sharing, shows and collaborative opportunities. These efforts led to her being recognized as an expert and pioneer in the Kingdom’s fashion industry, frequently called upon by both public and private sector for advisory consulting.
She graduated from Effat University in Jeddah with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, and a master’s degree in International Business with a Japanese Perspective from Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan. She was an associate member of the “Saudi Fast Growth 100” program, launched by All World Network, an entrepreneurship organization, in collaboration with the General Investment Authority (SAGIA). Princess Noura is fluent in Arabic, English, French and Japanese.
In 2023 Princess Noura was recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and became Chairwoman of the Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit, a position that she continues to occupy.
Princess Noura’s entrepreneurial career commenced in 2009 in the United States, and in 2015 she co-founded her first business, focused on talent and lifestyle, before launching Global Fashion House, a fashion consultancy based in Riyadh. It was with this company that in April 2018 Princess Noura organized the Saudi Kingdom’s first ever Fashion Week, bringing together international and local stakeholders and designers for knowledge-sharing, shows and collaborative opportunities. These efforts led to her being recognized as an expert and pioneer in the Kingdom’s fashion industry, frequently called upon by both public and private sector for advisory consulting.
She graduated from Effat University in Jeddah with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, and a master’s degree in International Business with a Japanese Perspective from Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan. She was an associate member of the “Saudi Fast Growth 100” program, launched by All World Network, an entrepreneurship organization, in collaboration with the General Investment Authority (SAGIA). Princess Noura is fluent in Arabic, English, French and Japanese.
In 2023 Princess Noura was recognised as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and became Chairwoman of the Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit, a position that she continues to occupy.
Sheikha Alanoud Bint Hamad Al-Thani,
Deputy CEO of Qatar Financial Centre
Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad Al-Thani is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Business Officer of Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), where she plays an integral part in achieving QFC’s vision of transforming Doha into a leading global financial and commercial hub by attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) towards developing a sustainable local economy.
Previous to her current role, Alanoud was instrumental in driving the organisation’s record growth over the past five years and sustaining growth even during the pandemic- increasing by almost 80% the number of firms registering on the platform in 2020.
Prior to joining QFC, Alanoud served as the Qatar Country Representative and Director for Silatech, a Qatar-based social initiative that connects young people to employment opportunities across the Arab region. Out of her deep belief in the need to support Qatari youth empowerment, Alanoud greatly expanded Silatech’s operations within Qatar, helping to connect thousands of young people to private sector opportunities and supporting economic development across the Arab region. Her efforts here extend to several positions within UN agencies and international organisations specialising in economic development, education and youth employment.
She was recently selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has previously received numerous honours and awards including Young Arab Achiever in 2011 and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Education Excellence Awards in 2008 and 2012.
Alanoud has graduated from the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford and HEC Paris and has authored numerous reports on private sector development and FDI.
Previous to her current role, Alanoud was instrumental in driving the organisation’s record growth over the past five years and sustaining growth even during the pandemic- increasing by almost 80% the number of firms registering on the platform in 2020.
Prior to joining QFC, Alanoud served as the Qatar Country Representative and Director for Silatech, a Qatar-based social initiative that connects young people to employment opportunities across the Arab region. Out of her deep belief in the need to support Qatari youth empowerment, Alanoud greatly expanded Silatech’s operations within Qatar, helping to connect thousands of young people to private sector opportunities and supporting economic development across the Arab region. Her efforts here extend to several positions within UN agencies and international organisations specialising in economic development, education and youth employment.
She was recently selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has previously received numerous honours and awards including Young Arab Achiever in 2011 and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Education Excellence Awards in 2008 and 2012.
Alanoud has graduated from the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford and HEC Paris and has authored numerous reports on private sector development and FDI.
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Welcome Reception at the UK Parliament
Arab Women's Summit at Lancaster House
11th Arab Women of the Year Awards
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Lancaster House
Lancaster House (originally known as York House and then Stafford House) is a royal palace on The Mall in the St James's district in the West End of London. Situated close to Buckingham Palace, this historic house offers a magnificent setting, as much of the site was once part of the palace grounds. Initially planned for Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, it was ultimately completed by the Duke of Sutherland, then Marquess of Stafford, as an aristocratic townhouse in the early 19th century, and known for its lavish interiors. Gifted to the government in the early 20th century, it houses the government's wine cellars and was home to the London Museum until World War II. Now used for diplomatic receptions and related functions by the Foreign Office, it is a historic Grade I listed building, and its interiors are sometimes used in films or television as a stand in for Buckingham Palace.
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