Saudi Arabia To Host Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit 2024 Celebrating Inspiring Female Leaders

The second edition of Forbes Middle East’s Women’s Summit will take place on December 18-19, 2024, in Riyadh, highlighting the achievements of women. This event will bring together prominent leaders and influential figures from across the region and the world, celebrating success across diverse sectors and fostering dialogue, collaboration, and empowerment.

The summit will showcase inspiring discussions and panels, featuring a distinguished group of prominent figures. Confirmed speakers include H.R.H. Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud Al Saud, Secretary General and member of the Board of Trustees at Alwaleed Philanthropies; H.H. Princess Prof. Mashael Bint Mohammed Al Saud, Senior Earth Scientist and Chairwoman of the Celiac Association Board of Directors (KSA); H.H. Princess Doaa Bint Mohammed, CEO of the Al Mahra Education Company and Former Supreme President of the Arab Women’s Authority; H.E. Ambassador Christophe Farnaud, Ambassador of the European Union to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Sultanate of Oman; H.E. Rym Abdulla Al Falasy, Secretary General at the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood;H.E. Laila Rahhal El Atfani, Goodwill Ambassador and Founder and CEO of the Woman Business Circle and Business Gate – Dubai; H.E. Dalia Khorshid Group CEO and Managing Director at Beltone Holding; and  Shouq Alfawaz, General Manager of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at the Ministry of Economy and Planning.

Additional prominent speakers include Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO at the EFS Facilities Services Group; Hala Kazim, life educational coach, mentor, and Founder of the Journey Through Change Program; and Kaswara Al-Khatib, Chairman of the Board at UWG (UTURN Webedia Group). The event will also feature notable celebrities, including actress Sulafa Memar; actress and digital entrepreneur Noor Al Shaikh; actor Samer Ismail; cofounder of Mama Rita, Jessica Kahawaty; and actress and TV anchor Sacha Dahdouh.