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News Archive22 May 2008 DQG and Shell announce winners of EBWA 2008
Shaikh Saeed also gave a special recognition to Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai; for her dedication and contribution to the development of women. Raja Al Gurg accepted the trophy on behalf of Princess Haya. Garnering the top EBWA 2008 award during the ceremony was Maryam Sharaf, the Overall EBWA Professional category winner. Also awarded were "Dubai Quality Group is pleased to witness the culmination of yet another successful cycle of the Emirates Business Women Award. It has been our firm belief that this initiative has the power to influence women to be more involved in the economic affairs of the country; and this has been proven by the growing number of successful women in the fields of business and professional expertise, many of them products of this groundbreaking initiative," said Marwan Al Sawaleh, Chairman, DQG.
May 06 2008 Jury panel deliberates on winners of EBWA 2008 The winners of the 2008 Emirates Businesswomen Awards (EBWA) were determined following the final meeting by jury members who spent several weeks assessing all entries.
Attending the final deliberations included Najlaa Al Awadhi, Member of the Federal National Council and General Manager of Dubai One; Dr. Mariam Matar, Assistant Undersecretary, Public Health and Primary Health Care, Ministry of Heath and Chairperson of the National Diabetes Committee; and Judge/Dr. Jamal Alsumaiti, General Manager, Institute of advanced Legal and Judicial Studies, Dubai. The winners will be announced during the final ceremony on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008.
Organised by Dubai Quality Group and Shell Group of Companies in the UAE, EBWA is open to both nationals and expatriate women in the UAE.
It will be awarded in two categories - Business Owner category and Professional Woman category; with Paris Gallery as main gift sponsor. April 05 - 2008 DQG & Shell extend deadline for submission of entries for Emirates Business Women Award 2008 Dubai Quality Group and Shell have announced that they have extended the deadline for receiving applications for the Emirates Business Women Award 2008 from April 3rd, 2008 to April 14th, 2008. The extended submission period for entries allows EBWA, which is also supported by Paris Gallery, the prize sponsor, to widen its reach and encourage participation from more candidates. 20th February 2008 Dubai Quality Group organises workshops in lead-up to Emirates Business Women Award 2008 The workshop, that was held at the Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers in Abu Dhabi, featured Lama A. Farsakh, the 2007 EBWA Business Category winner, as guest speaker who discussed the topic 'Business Environment for Women in the UAE'. Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, EBWA 2008 aims to recognise and reward the exemplary contributions of women in the business and professional sectors in the UAE. 'The Emirates Business Women Award is another important phase in our continuing pursuit to strengthen the professional capacities and recognition of women, and to promote excellence in the country. The previous five editions of EBWA have been immensely successful, and it is Dubai Quality Group's goal to sustain the momentum by promoting the event to an even greater number of women through the different workshops we are organising,' said Samia Al Yousuf, Manager, DQG. The workshop and networking forum gathered women from various professional and business backgrounds, and focused on the opportunities and challenges faced by enterprising women in the UAE. It also provided insights into the key factors that have contributed to Lama A. Farsakh being proclaimed the 2007 winner. Paris Gallery, the 2008 EBWA sponsor and leading retailer of luxury goods and services, provided all attendees of the workshop with personalised gifts, in addition to handing out prizes to the 2008 EBWA winners during the prize-giving ceremony in May 2008.'The workshops are an excellent breeding ground for potential EBWA candidates; which is why the program continues to be sustained and improved. Many of the potential EBWA finalists are products of the different workshops we have organised, which reflects the importance of this ongoing activity in raising awareness about EBWA and encouraging participation,' said Judith Barton, Chief Assessor, EBWA 2008. EBWA is one of most prominent awards in the UAE that specifically focuses on the extraordinary achievements of women. The Award is open to nationals and expatriates and will have two categories - Business Owners and Professionals. Winners will be chosen based on five criteria: Leadership; Future Goals and Performance; Business; Professional and Career Achievements; Community Contributions and Participations; and Innovation. February 13 - 2008 at 08:20 Dubai Quality Group organises workshops in lead-up to Emirates Business Women Award 2008 Dubai Quality Group recently conducted the first in a series of workshops as part of lead-up activities to the sixth annual Emirates Business Women Award (EBWA), being co-organised by DQG and Shell Group of Companies in the UAE. The workshop, that was held at the Beach Rotana Hotel and Towers in Abu Dhabi, featured Lama A. Farsakh, the 2007 EBWA Business Category winner, as guest speaker who discussed the topic 'Business Environment for Women in the UAE'.Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, EBWA 2008 aims to recognise and reward the exemplary contributions of women in the business and professional sectors in the UAE. Applications are now being accepted until April 3, 2008, while the final assessment and culminating ceremony will be held in May 2008. 'The Emirates Business Women Award is another important phase in our continuing pursuit to strengthen the professional capacities and recognition of women, and to promote excellence in the country. The previous five editions of EBWA have been immensely successful, and it is Dubai Quality Group's goal to sustain the momentum by promoting the event to an even greater number of women through the different workshops we are organising,' said Samia Al Yousuf, Manager, DQG. The workshop and networking forum gathered women from various professional and business backgrounds, and focused on the opportunities and challenges faced by enterprising women in the UAE. It also provided insights into the key factors that have contributed to Lama A. Farsakh being proclaimed the 2007 winner. Paris Gallery, the 2008 EBWA sponsor and leading retailer of luxury goods and services, provided all attendees of the workshop with personalised gifts, in addition to handing out prizes to the 2008 EBWA winners during the prize-giving ceremony in May 2008. 'The workshops are an excellent breeding ground for potential EBWA candidates; which is why the program continues to be sustained and improved. Many of the potential EBWA finalists are products of the different workshops we have organised, which reflects the importance of this ongoing activity in raising awareness about EBWA and encouraging participation,' said Judith Barton, Chief Assessor, EBWA 2008. EBWA is one of most prominent awards in the UAE that specifically focuses on the extraordinary achievements of women. The Award is open to nationals and expatriates and will have two categories - Business Owners and Professionals. Winners will be chosen based on five criteria: Leadership; Future Goals and Performance; Business; Professional and Career Achievements; Community Contributions and Participations; and Innovation. EBWA is one of several programs initiated by DQG to promote business excellence in the UAE by encouraging high standards in quality and service. It has also been organised in line with the corporate social responsibility programs implemented by Shell, which has co-organised EBWA with DQG since the event's highly successful debut in 2003.
Monday, January 07 - 2008 Dubai Quality Group and Shell launch Emirates Business Women Awards 2008 Dubai Quality Group (DQG) and Shell Group of Companies in UAE have today launched the sixth cycle of the Emirates Business Women Awards (EBWA) during a press conference held at Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, Dubai.
The event, which is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, will recognize and reward the exemplary contributions of women in the business and professional sectors in the UAE. Prior to selecting the winners, DQG and Shell, which have co-organised EBWA since its highly successful debut in 2003, will conduct a series of workshops from January to March 2008 and will accept applications for the award until April 3, 2008. Final assessment and the culminating ceremony will be held in May 2008.
Leadership; Future Goals and Performance; Business, Professional and Career Achievements; Community Contributions and Participation; and Innovation. 'DQG recognizes the importance of the proactive participation of women in the Group's mission of promoting business excellence in the country. DQG, in partnership with Shell and with the full support of the UAE Government, is committed to encouraging women to go beyond their traditional roles and make an impact on the corporate world,' said Marwan Al Sawaleh, Chairman of DQG. EBWA is one of the foremost awards in the UAE that recognises the extraordinary contributions of women, and operates with the aim of cultivating equal opportunities and building a better society. Winners are chosen based on five criteria: 'We will continue to be faithful to the core objectives of EBWA, in order to encourage women to participate in the economic development of the country, honour women who have excelled in their field, and promote role models among women who also aspire to achieve their full potential. EBWA will remain an integral part of Shell's Corporate Social Responsibility program in the Middle East,' added Omar Al Qurashi Communications Manager at Shell. EBWA has been widely credited as an economic booster as it has helped create a platform to support the business activities and professional development of women, whose huge economic potential remains relatively unrealised. Through the years, the program has identified and recognised the achievements of business and professional women, and has created a pool of role models who have inspired other women to become achievers in various fields of expertise. The Award is open to nationals and expatriates and will have two categories - Business Owners and Professionals. In the Business Owners category, the applicant must currently own a business located in the UAE that has been in operation for a minimum of three years. The applicant must also be primarily responsible for the current performance of her business. The Professional category applicants must be employed in the UAE for a minimum of three years. All candidates for the EBWA 2008 will be given the advantage of mentorship from winners of EBWA 2007. 'As a previous winner of the EBWA in the 'Professional' category, I have first-hand experience of how valuable this Award is, as it opened up many doors of opportunities for achieving my personal and professional goals. The skills I gained by participating have also given me a great advantage for success,' said H.E. Dr. Mariam Matar, Assistant Undersecretary, Public Health and Primary Health Care, Ministry of Heath and Chairperson of the National Diabetes Committee. Judith Barton, Chief Assessor, EBWA 2008, commented:EBWA has been a highly successful platform in harnessing the huge potential of women, and each year we see the program evolve and grow as more and more women are reaching new pinnacles of professional excellence. For EBWA 2008, we are pleased to have once again gathered a highly competent panel of judges, whose expertise and professionalism will be critical in upholding the standards of the EBWA program.' EBWA is also supported by Paris Gallery, a leading retailer of luxury goods and services and the core retail division of Al Fahim Enterprises. Paris Gallery, which has been one of the UAE's leading proponents of professional women's development, will sponsor the prizes that will be given to the winners. *EBWA is one of several programs initiated by DQG to promote business excellence in the UAE by encouraging high standards in quality and service. It has also been organised in line with the corporate social responsibility programs implemented by Shell, which has co-organised EBWA with DQG since the event's highly successful debut in 2003. The Development Partnership in the Middle East has been taking care of the assessment process of the Emirates Business Women Awards (EBWA) since 2005. For more details on the EBWA or Awards Management contact Irene. (E: irene@tdp.eu.com; T: 00971 4 3902193)
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