Dubai Quality Group kicked off the 17th Cycle of Emirates Women Award (EWA) to recognise and honour professional and business women in the UAE for their notable achievements.

 

The award is inviting the professional and businesswomen based in UAE, both nationals and residents, to send their applications not later than March 5, 2020 and held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group.

 

The applications received will undergo an assessment by independent assessors trained in the award’s criteria, followed by review and verification by the award jury, to select the most outstanding performers, who will be announced and appreciated as winners of the cycle at the awarding ceremony to taking place in April 2020.

 

Two Overall Winners will be selected under the award’s major categories: Business and Professional. Additionally, Criteria Winners will be selected based on the performance of the applicants in the award’s different criteria: Leadership, Strategic and Financial Planning, Career Achievements, Community Contributions and Innovation. The award aims at appreciating women in the UAE for their outstanding contribution to the country.

 

Hassan Omar, Chairman, Dubai Quality Group, invites the professional & businesswomen based in UAE to participate in the award and said: “This year we are excited to launch the new cycle and welcome women to share their accomplishments. Since the inception of the award in 2003, the award looks forward to motivating more women to embark on this unique journey of realising their true potentials, while inspiring others to follow.”

 

He added: “Under the wise leadership of UAE, the award derives its vision and values to recognises women for the prominent role they have played in shaping the UAE society. Along with empowering the women who have started successful businesses and reached top leadership positions in both the public & private sectors. UAE’s leadership has always encouraged women to come to the forefront, adding value to the UAE economy and realising the vision of the nation.”  -- Tradearabia News Service