The annual Arab Women Awards ceremony was held recently in the British capital, London, in its eighth session, under the title “Tell Her Story”, which is supervised by the London Arab Foundation for Culture in honor of the successes of Arab women, which aims to honor distinguished Arab women who have left a positive impact in the regional and international arena and public life. In educational and cultural fields, entrepreneurship, media, science, community service, literature, and other various fields. This year, the award shed light on the stories of Arab women under the name “Tell Her Story”, in order to draw attention and focus on the achievements of Arab women.

The British Minister of State for the Middle East and Africa, Lord Ahmed, spoke at the ceremony, who emphasized the depth of Arab-British relations and the great role played by Arab women in all local and international arenas. He also praised the great role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in supporting and empowering women.

On the award, Omar Al-Budoor, CEO of the London Arab Foundation, said, “The annual Arab Women Awards aims to highlight the pioneering and inspiring role of Arab women who have achieved achievements to be role models and examples for the younger generation. And British universities are evidence of the British feeling in support of the achievements of Arab women.

During her speech, the mathematician and financial consultant, Saudi Professor Manahel Thabet, emphasized the great role played by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Highness the Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in raising the status of Saudi women internally and externally until they became Saudi Arabia. An example to follow in the world. And how the Kingdom's Vision 2030 contributed to enabling Saudi women to work at very rapid steps in various fields, with the support of the wise leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This annual celebration comes from the "London Arabia" Foundation as part of the Foundation's mission to develop cultural relations between the countries of the Arab world and Britain, and to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the British people and the Arab peoples.

It is worth noting that the event received indirect support at the highest levels from the British side, as the Arab Woman Award was announced publicly in 2015 by the London Arab Foundation. With the support of British and Arab universities, this support was evident in the presence of Duchess Sophia, Duchess of Edinburgh, and the wife of Prince Edward, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II, to last year's ceremony.

It is noteworthy that women from several Arab countries were honored for the year 2023, including Dr. May Al-Otaibi in the education category, women's rights activist Nour Arida in the social activity category, Her Excellency Najla Al-Manqoush in the diplomacy category, Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza Al Nahyan in the culture category, Dr. May Chidiac in the media activity category, Her Excellency Khawla Al Armouti in the community activity category, Professor Manahel Thabet in the science category, Dr. Nada Al Shammari in the innovation category, and Dima Al Aktaa.

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The committee supervising the award consists of: Sir Hugh Robertson, former British Minister of Culture, His Excellency Sheikh Fawaz Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain in London and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps there, Princess Lamia bint Majid Al Saud, Arab media personality Baria Alamuddin, media personality Nashwa Al Ruwaini, and Sheikha Intisar Al-Sabah, Mr. Omar Bodour, the French-Moroccan Minister Najat Belkacem, and others.