The Impact Global Women Leadership Conference and Awards 2025 recently took place in Dubai, bringing together an inspiring assembly of women leaders from diverse industries. This prestigious event, held at the Metropolitan Hotel, celebrated excellence in leadership and recognized outstanding female professionals who have been high achievers in their fields. The conference provided a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and discussions on key issues affecting women in leadership. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking panels, keynote speeches, and interactive sessions that explored topics ranging from entrepreneurship and innovation to sustainability and corporate leadership.
The ceremony opened on a high note as H.E. Aarefa Al Falahi, Emirati Woman Leader in Finance and Banking, gave a powerful motivational speech. She set the mood for an exhilarating ceremony where female leadership and innovation marked the crux of the event. She is a distinguished board member at the Ras Al Khaima Chamber of Commerce. Prior to her addressing the audience, CEO Dunston Pereira from the Royal Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Faisal Al Qassimi addressed the audience and revealed various facts about the way UAE government is supporting female leaders and ensuring they have all resources needed to grow.
The agenda of this prestigious event was shaped by two foundational forums: Financial Independence and Transformational Leadership. The first asserted that innovation, resilience and growth are both inclusive, while the latter made practical methods for raising capital investments, growing thriving businesses, and using technology to enable women to accomplish financial independence and be their own bosses.
The Impact Global Women event was a significant highlight. 2025 Leadership Awards recognized exceptional contributions from a variety of industries, including tech, wellness, AI, marketing, medicine, healthcare, finance, art, fashion, real estate, and law. Among the notable recipients were Veronika Kamplade, Monica Vasudeva, Maria Medvedeva, Angela Thomas, May Ahmed and Hala Jaber are both shining examples of excellence and effect. Sandi Verma, Shumaila Imtiaz, Diana Richardson, Asma Yousuf Zainal, Isabelita Castilho, Shivangi Dham, Nisha Shoukath, Lynn Dowdell, Paola Surdo, Homa Rafieyan, Sara Al Kindi, Soumana Ammar, Musata Matei, Archana Mahajan, Shabna Hashim, Anna Bruno, Meghavi Banerjee, Noris Hernandez, Dr. Maria Awais, and Shahrzad Fashiforough are among this season’s respected winners.
Organizations such as Lincoln University of Business and Management were acknowledged for their commitment as well to leadership in academia. “This conference is evidence of the amazing contributions made by women in a variety of industries,” says Nousheen Mukhtar. “We’re building a future in which leadership is varied, and women possess the resources, expertise, and network to be successful. Additionally, the occasion promoted active networking, mentorship, and cooperation—fostering enduring alliances and Encouraging participants to promote change in their local communities as well as industries.”
Impact Global Women Leadership Conference and Awards 2025 has reaffirmed its position as a global ceremony for supporting gender equity and innovation. Overall, the Impact Global Women Leadership Conference and Awards 2025 was a resounding success, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a hub for global leadership and innovation. It left attendees inspired, motivated, and ready to drive change in their respective fields. If you missed it this year, it’s definitely an event to watch out for in the future!
