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WAW-GCC Riyadh Edition

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Last 16–18 April 2025 in Riyadh, women from across the Gulf Cooperation Council and around the world gathered for the Women Around the World Forum. The event united inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers to share stories, exchange ideas and celebrate women’s leadership across cultures and industries.

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Our forum featured 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.

Large Audience

WAW - GCC Forum 2025
(Riyadh  Edition) Speakers

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Amina

Leelo Weewo

Founder & CEO of Stella Polare Boutique Events, WAW-GCC, WAW-Nordics and Stella Women Around the World, Ambassador of Flame of Peace of Austria in Bahrain, Champion of Women Empowerment, Global Connector, Advocate for Cross-Cultural Dialogue

Bahrain 🇧🇭

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Linda

Al-Faisal

Public Figure, TV Presenter, Actress, Brand Ambassador and Winner of MBC Academy’s National Creativity Tour

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 

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Dr. Sara

Al-Reefy

Consultant General & Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon, Founder & Medical Director of London Breast Care Centre Bahrain & Advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness and Patient-Centered Care

Bahrain 🇧🇭

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Razan

Al-Ajmi

Saudi Arabia’s first female skydiver, Founder of Saudi Skydive Agency, Co-founder of ThirdEye Agency, entrepreneur and advocate for women’s empowerment

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 

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Dr. Sahar

Jawad

Executive Consultant, Strategy Management Expert and PMO Director with 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, project management, innovation and governance frameworks, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Abeer

Tadmori

PhD Candidate, Serial Entrepreneur, EdTech Consultant Driving Innovation at the Intersection of Education, Technology, and Social Investment, CEO of Nuhieh, CEO of Tadmori Technologies, Consultant at Premier Social Investment Firm,

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Sara Saud

AlOtaishan

Founder and CEO of Global Health and Wellness Ventures, Founder & CEO of Lakma Studio, Redefining Fitness Focused on Strength, Community & Holistic Well-being, Strategic Vision, Empowering Leadership, Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and Global Wellness Trends

Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Dr. Muhra

AlMuhairi

G100 Global Advisor for Family Business & Future of Work, Former Advisor at Abu Dhabi Government, Founder of The Art of Being Academy, Grow Research & Development (NGO), & SMAA Design, Over 20 years of experience in UAE government and private sectors

UAE 🇦🇪

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Hamsa Saeed

Johar Juma

Founder of Hamsa Coaching Consultancy, professional certified coach PCC-ICF, life and corporate coach, author of Closed Doors, 100 Global Coaching Leaders Awardee, first Bahraini coach to promote coaching in Arabic, coaching projects across Bahrain Kenya Zimbabwe KSA and UAE

Bahrain 🇧🇭

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Roaa

A. Serhan

Group Marketing Director at ALSAFA UNITED, Brand Transformation & Digital Strategy Expert, Visionary Marketing Leader, 13+ Years in Retail & Franchise Sectors, Led Brand Transformations at Apparel Group, Cenomi, Alshaya, and Azadea

Lebanon 🇱🇧 & Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Sarah

Hassanein

Group People Experience Manager at Power International Holding, awarded the UN Women Award 2024, HBR Advisory Council Member, Happiness Coach, advocate for Green HR and Corporate Social Responsibility, and Empowering Women Leadership in the MENA Region

Egypt 🇪🇬 & Qatar 🇶🇦

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Iman

Khan

C-Suite Executive, Investor, Managing Partner at ePage Global Group Holding, Business and PR Consultant, Influencer and Founder of MISH Productions

UAE 🇦🇪 & Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Mavis

Yao

General manager of culture and art division at MIE Groups DMCC, leader in China-MENA cultural trade, board member of China-Arab Friendship Association, adviser to Yixing “Going Global” Platform, strategic partnerships across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran

China 🇨🇳 & Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Gülpari

Bayramova

CEO of Agromix LLC, Chairperson of Azerbaijan Business Partners Club, Founder of Karabakh Women’s Revival Center, Agricultural Trade and Investment Leader, Women’s Empowerment Advocate, Author and Speaker

Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

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Dr. Elizabeth

Coffey

Internationally recognised trusted advisor, lecturer and author, develops CEOs of Global 500 companies, worked across industries in more than 40 countries, former senior partner at Korn Ferry and Mercer Delta Consulting and distinguished lecturer for SPE in 2022–23

USA 🇺🇸 & United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Lamia

Hanafi

Global Chair of Innovation & Startup Ecosystem at G100, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder of NextAfrica, Co-founder of Lok-iz, Forbes & Voice of America Recognition, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Trophy Awardee, Strategic Advisor to Global Corporations

France 🇫🇷

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Dr. Sarifa

Alonto-Younes

Internationally recognized award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, bestselling author and philanthropist, CEO of  the Australian Women Council (AWC) & Arndell Park Early Childhood Learning Centre (Australia) and President of the International Academy of Marawi (Philippines),

Philippines 🇵🇭 & Australia 🇦🇺 

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Javeria

Asad

Mechanical Engineer, Optimism & Life Coach, Social Entrepreneur, Champion Toastmaster, Founder of Elite Forum, Author, Trainer, Community Leader, Mentor & Public Speaker on Resilience and Positivity, Dedicated to Creating Transformative Change in Communities

Pakistan 🇵🇰 & Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Jodiann

Goulter

Animal Behaviour Consultant, Energy Alignment Guide, Transformational Speaker, Near-Death Experience (NDE) survivor, expert in holistic leadership and intuitive animal connection.

Australia 🇦🇺 

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Sheree

Johnstone

Founder of Unseen Styling, Personal Stylist, Image Consultant, former international model, fashion entrepreneur, and expert in personal styling, wardrobe curation, and brand development.

Australia 🇦🇺 

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Nina Stamenkovic

Shamtanis

UK-Certified Expert in Professional Etiquette and Communication Excellence specializing in business social and cultural settings & Vice President of Business and Professional Women in Cyprus (BPW Cyprus)

Serbia 🇷🇸 & Cyprus 🇨🇾

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Nikiara

Purmambietova

CEO and founder of Modestbeauty.Co, global e-commerce platform for modest fashion, advocate for inclusive style and digital entrepreneurship, empowering women through fashion and innovation

Ukraine 🇺🇦 & Turkey 🇹🇷

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Gita

Nayee

Intuitive Coach, Award-Winning International Speaker, Women’s Empowerment Advocate

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Nazgul

Shamshetdinova

UK & NEBOSH-certified expert in Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety with 15+ years of experience in oil, gas, construction and FMCG across the Middle East and Kazakhstan and Member of the International Occupational Health & Safety Professional Board (IOSH)

Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 & Bahrain 🇧🇭

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Catalina

González Calle

Co-founder of Arabica Latina Empowerment, Strategic Mentor & Consultant, Expert in intercultural business development, specializing in internationalization, cultural and emotional intelligence

Colombia 🇨🇴 & Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

Upcoming Events

WAW - GCC | DESERT ROSE — FASHION SHOW · GALA DINNER · AWARDS NIGHT · FORUM 2025 (BAHRAIN EDITION)

13-16 November 2025

Forum: The DOMAIN Hotel & Spa
Desert Rose Fashion Show & Awards: Royal Villa in the Royal Saray Resort

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