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HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan honored for UAE Healthcare Contributions.

So pleased University of Cambridge alumni HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was recognized for her inspirational vision and leadership. Her work in sustainability, women’s empowerment and international collaborations are well-known around the world!


HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan honored for UAE Healthcare Contributions at Arab Woman Awards UAE 2020.


So pleased University of Cambridge alumni HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was recognized for her inspirational vision and leadership. Her work in sustainability, women’s empowerment and international collaborations are well-known around the world!


She has been named Inspirational Woman of the Year and was honored for her work as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and published author.


To help the younger generation in the UAE and beyond, who were deeply affected by the global coronavirus pandemic, she wrote a children’s eBook for them to understand more about the Covid-19 crisis.


Many other UAE-based doctors and medical professionals were also recognized and praised by the Arab Woman Awards’ board of judges for the work they have done – and keep doing - during this unprecedented period.


Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the health care sector in the UAE said “I am proud to be working in the health sector. Despite all the challenges the world faced in dealing with the Covid pandemic, I look to it as a positive due to the huge opportunities it created to us.


“Tremendous change happened to the world this year in health, economy and technology. I look for a brighter future for our country and the world. My thanks and gratitude to the Arab Woman Awards for selecting me in this award.”


This year’s winners were chosen by a board of judges from across the UAE, including: Elham Al Qasim, Manal Ataya, Maryam Eid Al Mheiri, Nada Abou Saab, Nadine Maalouf, Sheikha Noora bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Paula Askari, and Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi.


Director general, Sharjah Museums, Manal Ataya, said: “I wish to thank ITP and all the supporters of this awards initiative for having me this year on the jury committee. This is a much needed event to recognise remarkable women in our society that are making meaningful contributions which help inspire younger women to achieve their aspirations and dreams.”


The full list of winners are:


Humanitarian: HH Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum


Inspirational: HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan


Lifetime Achievement: HE Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, chairperson, Sharjah Private Education Authority


Business: Najla Al Midfa, CEO, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre


Finance: Reem Al Sayegh, Finance & Projects Counsel, Linklaters


Education: Alissar Nasr Soubra, chief academic officer, Al Mawakeb School


Art: Hala Badri, director general, Dubai Culture


Entrepreneur: Kenza Jarjour, co-founder, INKED


Fashion: Marmar Halim, fashion designer


Medical: Dr. Fatima Al Kaabi, acting head hematology/oncology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City


Medical: Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the UAE Health Sector


Medical: Dr. Manal Taryam, CEO Primary Health Care Services Sector at DHA


Media: Manar & Sharifah Al Hinai, founders, Sekka Magazine


Social media: Karen Wazen, social media influencer


Fitness: Tracy Harmoush, fitness blogger


Social enterprise: Lubna Haggag, marketing & communications, Ambulatory Healthcare Services (SEHA)


Young talent: Haneen Asfour, founder Level-Up DXB


Young designer: Marwa Al Blooshi, illustrator


Special recognition: Tamima Al Naser, events & exhibitions manager, Watani Al Emarat Foundation




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