When
6th September, 2026
Where
Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Contact To Register
+971 55 181 7639
25 Women Business Circle – The Icons of Leadership & Excellence celebrates remarkable women who don’t just lead—they influence outcomes, drive innovation, transform organizations, and redefine success.
This exclusive feature honors women who build high-performing teams, create future-ready ventures, champion inclusive growth, and lead with vision, integrity, resilience, and measurable impact.
Through this initiative, we bring their achievements into the global spotlight, where they belong, celebrated on an international stage at Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai, UAE, in the distinguished presence of our Chief Guest, H.E. Laila Rahhal El Atfani, Founder & CEO, Woman Business Circle.
Because when women lead with vision and purpose, entire ecosystems progress.
The icons of leadership excellence
Why These Awards Matter
Progress doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when leaders take ownership, create a strategy, challenge norms, and inspire people to perform beyond expectations.
Women across the world do exactly that, every day.
Yet leadership stories often go unheard, and accomplishments often go under-recognized. The 25 Women Business Circle – The Icons of Leadership & Excellence change that narrative. We don’t simply applaud success. We document it, validate it, and elevate it through a credible, global recognition platform.
Who We Recognize
We invite nominations and applications for women who lead from the front—across disciplines, industries, and geographies.
This platform recognizes:
- Women founders and entrepreneurs scaling disruptive ventures
- C-suite and senior executives driving transformation and growth
- Women in technology leadership shaping AI, cybersecurity, and the digital future
- Women in finance and governance advancing trust, strategy, and performance
- Women in healthcare and education advancing systems and human outcomes
- Women in sustainability and ESG leadership building responsible progress
- Emerging women leaders delivering standout early-career impact
If leadership reflects your work, and excellence defines your outcomes, this platform is built for you.
The Agenda of the Event
11:00 AM – 12:30 AM
Red Carpet Welcome & Guest Arrival
12:30 AM – 02:00 PM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speeches
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Networking & Transition Break
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Awards Felicitations
03:30 PM Onwards
Gala Lunch & Networking
Award Categories
We design categories to reflect leadership in its most meaningful forms—vision, innovation, impact, resilience, and influence.
Women Leader of the Year
Women Entrepreneur / Founder of the Year
Women Excellence in Business Transformation
Women in Technology Leadership Award
Emerging Women Leaders Award
Women in HR & Culture Transformation
Women Excellence in Finance & Governance
Women Excellence in Sustainability & ESG
Women in Healthcare Excellence and Leadership
Outstanding Mentor & Community Builder
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Nominate. Celebrate. Amplify.
If you lead with excellence, or if you know a woman leader who deserves global recognition, this is the moment.
Nominate today and become part of a platform that turns leadership achievements into a legacy.
Submit Your Nomination Today!