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Women Around the World - GCC

Desert Rose — Fashion Show · Gala · Awards · Forum

Bahrain Edition | 13-16 November 2025

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.
Today I am wise so I am changing myself.

RUMI

Change begins from within. The Women Around the World – GCC | Desert Rose — Fashion Show · Gala · Awards · Forum 2025 became a unique gathering of creative and influential individuals who came together to explore unconventional topics in a safe and intimate setting. It encouraged open dialogue, challenged societal norms, and fostered both intellectual and artistic exploration.

Stella Polare Boutique Events and MIE Events partnered to organise a networking event dedicated to women’s empowerment. This event created a supportive community where women connected, shared stories, and built meaningful relationships. It offered an opportunity to learn from one another, gain valuable insights, and be inspired to pursue goals and dreams through success stories and resources for personal and professional growth.

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Guests from across Bahrain, the GCC, China, and around the world came together for the Women Around the World – GCC × Desert Rose Forum & Awards 2025 (Bahrain Edition), creating a powerful space for connection, creativity, and cultural exchange. Leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, and visionaries shared insights, stories, and experiences that highlighted the strength and brilliance of women across industries and generations. This year’s Forum at The Domain Hotel & Spa, Bahrain, offered attendees a meaningful opportunity to learn from pioneering women while engaging in dialogue on leadership, business, and social impact. The event also fostered new partnerships through intimate networking moments that encouraged genuine collaboration and long-term relationship building.

The Forum was further enriched by cross-cultural celebrations from Bahrain, China, and beyond—including a special art showcase and the spectacular Desert Rose Fashion Show at the Royal Villa in the Royal Saray Resort. Featuring the extraordinary haute couture of Grace Chen, the show became a highlight of the Bahrain Edition, blending storytelling, design, and artistic brilliance.

A VIP Gala Dinner and a world-class music performance added to the magic of the closing evening, marking this year’s event as a memorable and transformative gathering that honoured women’s voices, achievements, and global unity.

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Our Speakers

This event features a dynamic lineup of speakers including entrepreneurs, executives, activists, and thought leaders from across the globe. These speakers share their insights and stories, inspiring attendees to pursue personal and professional growth.

Dr. Kayleigh

Sumner

Educational Psychologist, Founder of Psychology Flows, Author, Researcher, and Global Keynote Speaker

UAE 🇦🇪 & UK 🇬🇧

Keynote Speaker

Synne Kristine

Dalen

Creative Technologist and Visual Artist whose work explores the intersection of art, design, and artificial intelligence. With degrees in Art History, Psychology, UX Design, and a Master’s in Art Museum and Gallery Studies, she brings a multidisciplinary and human-centred perspective to her creative practice.

Norway 🇳🇴

Keynote Speaker

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Alexandra

Novik-Khamis

Visual Artist, Educator, Cultural Leader & Deputy Director of the Russian-speaking community “Compatriots”

Russia 🇷🇸 & Bahrain 🇧🇭

Keynote Speaker

Nora

Peng

Founder & Chairwoman, FC Financial Holding (“Cai Zhong Financial Holdings”)

China 🇨🇳

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Esraa

El Bably

Dentist, Author, United Nations speaker & Founder of the ‘No to Labeling, Yes to Inclusion’/'Yes to Inclusion, No to Classification' initiative

Bahrain 🇧🇭

Keynote Speaker

Madhu

Sarda

Photorealistic Muralist, Visual Artist, Mountaineer & Yoga Practitioner

Nepal 🇳🇵 & Bahrain 🇧🇭

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Olga

Percinschi

Global Futurist, Visionary Artist, and Founder of NovaHealing®, Transformational Business & Spiritual Mentor

UAE 🇦🇪

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Mona

El Rubi

Art Scholar, Creative Visionary, And Art Therapy Coach, Accomplished International Artist, Stage Actress & Author

Bahrain 🇧🇭

Keynote Speaker

Olesya

Selezen

Foreign Language Educator, Linguist, Socio-cultural Architect, Interpreter, Head Of The Academic Department At Bahrain Association For Russian Speakers (BARS)

Russia 🇷🇺 & Bahrain 🇧🇭