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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 (Accepted by Nour Naccache at MAD Hospitality)

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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