The highly-anticipated Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit 2023 has officially kicked off its first day of expert programming on May 22, 2023.
Purpose-driven discussions on equality, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and beyond are inspiring audiences to strategically find solutions that invest in the future of women in the Middle East.
As the summit unfolds over three exhilarating days, attendees will be immersed in an oasis of inspiration with captivating short-fire sessions that ignite the imagination and invigorate the spirit. From networking opportunities with trailblazing industry titans across all sectors to thought-provoking discussions, this is where innovation meets ambition, according to the “Zawya” website.
On the first day, renowned entrepreneurs, investors, artists, business owners, and famous personalities began their day with an invigorating mindful meditation experience led by experts from JOALI. The serene atmosphere then transformed into an enchanting stage as the acclaimed Saudi Opera singer and vocal coach, Sawsan Albahiti, graced the audience with a mesmerizing musical performance that echoed empowerment and determination.
This was followed by inspiring welcome speeches from H.H. Princess Noura Bint Faisal Al Saud, the esteemed chair of the Women’s Summit, and Khuloud Al Omian, the visionary Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Forbes Middle East.
The three-day summit launched with great fanfare on 22 May, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey of empowerment and collaboration. As the official hosting partner, The Diriyah Company curated an unforgettable evening, starting with a picturesque sunset reception and an exclusive guided tour at the Al-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site. The evening culminated in an exclusive dinner held in front of the ancient Salwa Palace, where speakers and partners converged against the setting sun.
Forbes Middle East is working with several distinguished partners to deliver this ground-breaking event, including hosting partner The Diriyah Company; educational partner the Al Faris International School; travel partner ITL World; retail partner Apparel Group; media partners Shahid and NABD; event partners Allergan Aesthetics, Cenomi Centers, Damac, Jamjoom Pharma, Küsnacht Practice, UN Women, and Vi Markets; and gift partners Fairmont Riyadh, Banyan Tree AlUla, Fairmont Doha, Kayali, Huda Beauty, St Regis Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi, Alila Hotels, Ritz Carlton Istanbul, JOALI, and MERIT.
