May 2018 www.womanthismonth.com FEATURE | empowerment 42 The Kingdom’s first summit dedicated to women’s empowerment takes place this month under the patronage of Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, chairwoman of Al Salaam Bank. As media partner, Woman This Month is happy to share highlights of what’s in store. WOMEN DAY 1 MAY 6 POWER SUMMIT May 6-7 MORNING The event kicks off with sponsor addresses from CEO Dr Adel Hubali and Fatema Bastaki, both of Bahrain Credit, whose Imtiaz For Her product is the summit’s main sponsor. The first morning sees spotlight sessions with Dr Fatima Al Balooshi, former Minister of Social Development, Health and Human Rights and the country’s longest serving female government minister, who will speak on the subject ‘Write Your Name in History’. Najia Al Shirawi, CEO of regional bank SICO, will present on ‘The Laws of Leadership’. And Mishaal Ashemimry, aerospace engineer and CEO of Mishaal Aerospace, will give a presentation ‘Ambitious Beyond the Sky’. All three will be interviewed by other prominent women. There will be seminars by Dina Shabib, MD and founder of Etijah Coaching, who will give insights on how to conduct oneself during job interviews, and Amy Morgan, founding partner and CEO of Unisono, presenting on courageous communication. A panel discussion – Shattering the Workplace Myth: Are women opponents or allies in the workplace? – will feature Jordana Semaan of APM terminals, Najwa Abdulrahim of Bahrain Airport Services, Areije Shakar of BDB, and Amal Kooheji. It will be moderated by Dana Abdulla of the Economic Development Board. AFTERNOON The afternoon will see a series of panel discussions: But What If I Fail? featuring Sonya Janahi of Maya La Chocolaterie, Shura Council member Roua Al Hayki and Julie Alexander of Baker and McKenzie, moderated by Zahra Taher of Finmark. Standing Out: Women in the Fashion Industry featuring designer Hala Kaiksow, Sophia Jawad of Jawad’s fashion division and Alaa AlBalkhy of Fyunka, moderated by Hend Al Awadi, aircraft engineer and influencer. Her Communities featuring Fajer Alhashel of Disability Awareness, Mary-Justine Todd of Women’s Crisis Care International and Dr Alanoud Alsharekh of Ibtkar Strategic Consultancy, moderated by Dipika Prasad of Lakeer. Stirring the Pot: Female Chefs Breaking Norms in the Restaurant Industry featuring Susy Massetti of Masso and Roaya Saleh of Villa Mamas, moderated by Tala Bashmi of the Gulf Hotel. There will also be a seminar, entitled ‘Fashionably Modest’, with Mara Mostapha, fashion blogger, Tulin Sahin, blogger and Amna AlAmer of the Court of the Crown Prince, moderated by Anaam Ikram of Perle magazine. And Nadia Bouslama of Bahrain Airport Services will conduct a seminar – ‘Her Brand, Her Story’. At 3pm there will be a chance for attendees to chat with Suzy Kanoo, president of Khalil bin Ebrahim Kanoo Company in a roundtable discussion – ‘Conversations With A Leader’. Dr Fatima AlBalooshi Amna AlAmer Faiza Saeed Dana Zubari
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