SHE Awards Dubai makes a grand comeback with Season 5
Under the banner of 'Empowered Women Empower the World,' Season 5 will showcase an expanded and dynamic format. This year's edition will honour women across seven major award categories, including over 100 subcategories spanning community, corporate, business, fashion, celebrity, exclusive, and SHE Iconic Awards.
What sets this season apart is its stellar lineup of celebrity guests, influential personalities, and industry icons who will be in attendance from across the UAE and beyond. The event will also feature insightful panel discussions led by acclaimed women leaders, offering thought-provoking conversations around pressing topics and success stories.
Guests will enjoy a glamorous red-carpet experience followed by a gala dinner, complete with live performances, fashion highlights, and the much-anticipated award presentations. Adding even more excitement to this year's programme are two new segments: the SHE Women's Summit and the SHE Red Carpet Podcast, both of which will be hosted live with special guests.
SHE Awards Season 5 also presents meaningful collaboration opportunities for brands, businesses, and media houses looking to support and engage with a purpose-driven female audience.
'SHE Awards has always been more than an event, it's a mission. We believe every woman deserves recognition, whether she's a rising entrepreneur or a silent changemaker in her community,' said Sara, founder of Ladyz Fuzion and the SHE Awards.
With its growing legacy, SHE Awards Dubai continues to raise the bar, championing the voices and victories of women who are making a difference in their own unique ways.
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