The Recap: Achieving Women Awards 2019 BIZ Experiences Middle East's 2019 Achieving Women Awards, in association with RiiSE, presented by du and Accor, celebrated the accomplishments of women across the MENA region
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Held on October 21, 2019 at the Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, BIZ Experiences Middle East's 2019 Achieving Women Awards, in association with RiiSE, presented by du and Accor, celebrated the accomplishments of women across the MENA region who have set themselves up as role models in the region's business community.
The event, which is a production of BNC Publishing, the media house behind BIZ Experiences Middle East, saw a total of 23 awards presented at the ceremony. Kicking it off, Wissam Younane, CEO of BNC Publishing, applauded the outstanding achievements of the winners and reiterated BIZ Experiences Middle East's dedication to elevating and promoting the MENA's promising and accomplished women in business.
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In addition to being organzied in association with RiiSE and presented by du and Accor, the event was supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dubai Startup Hub, as well as its Platinum Ally (Berkeley Assets), its Gold Allies (Okadoc, Regus and Multibank Group), its Silver Allies (Virtuzone and Savills), its Education Partner (The University of Manchester Middle East Centre), and its Ecosystem Partner (Dubai Business Women Council).
THE WINNERS
Achieving Women award in Digital Influence - Karen Wazen Bakhazi, Founder, Karen Wazen Eyewear
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Design - Noor Al Muhaideb, Founding Partner, Opaal Interiors and Detay Living
The award was presented by Rachael Kennerley, Senior Surveyor, Asset Manager, Savills.
Achieving Women award in Facility Management - Sara Momtaz, Executive Director, Khidmah
The award was presented by Rachael Kennerley, Senior Surveyor, Asset Manager, Savills.
Achieving Women award in Corporate Fashion - Melis Yazici, co-founder and Managing Director, Dress Best
The award was presented by Omar Jackson, Partner, Berkeley Assets.
Achieving Women award in Human Capital - Carine Bouery, founder and CEO, Synchro Comms
The award was presented by Omar Jackson, Partner, Berkeley Assets.
Achieving Women award in Logistics - Soumia Benturquia, founder and CEO, Fodel
The award was presented by Khalil Cheikha, Regional Account Manager, MultiBank Group.
Achieving Women award in Retail - Asil Attar, CEO, Damas Jewellery
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Education - Randa Bessiso, Founding Director, The University of Manchester Middle East Centre
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Real Estate - Clementine Malim, Associate in International Residential Sales in Middle East, Savills
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Healthcare Joelle Mardinian, founder, Clinica Joelle
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Hospitality - Roula Jouny, Group CEO, FTI Group
The award was presented by Yigit Sezgin, Chief Commercial Officer Middle East & Africa, AccorHotels.
Achieving Women award in Women Empowerment - EITC Women's Council, du
The award was presented by Yigit Sezgin, Chief Commercial Officer Middle East & Africa, AccorHotels.
Achieving Women award in Social Enterprise Assia Riccio, founder, Evolvin Women
The award was presented by Sami Nasser, Chief Operating Officer Middle East & Africa, AccorHotels.
Achieving Women award in Social Impact Helen Al Uzaizi, CEO, BizWorld UAE
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Fintech - Mirna Sleiman, founder and CEO, Fintech Galaxy
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in BIZ Experiencesship Ecosystem Natalia Sycheva, Manager for BIZ Experiencesship, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The award was presented by Dimple Jansari, General Manager, Regus Business Center. 
Achieving Women award in Private Equity Archna Cummings, Head of Operations, Berkeley Assets
The award was presented by Dimple Jansari, General Manager, Regus Business Center. 
Achieving Women award in Impact Investment - Zahara Malik, co-founder and CEO, Grosvenor Capital
The award was presented by Fodhil Benturquia, founder and CEO, Okadoc.
Achieving Women award in Angel Investment - Sonia Weymuller, Founding Partner, VentureSouq
The award was presented by Fodhil Benturquia, founder and CEO, Okadoc.
Achieving Women award in Venture Capital - Noor Sweid, General Partner, Global Ventures
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Contribution to Business - Zainab Mohammed, CEO, Property Management
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
Achieving Women award in Diversity and Inclusion - Zain Group
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
RiiSE award - Preveena Ageteela and Sarah Fernandez
The award was presented by Wissam Younane, CEO, BNC Publishing.
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