Emirati Women Leaders Are Taking The Centre Stage At Expo 2020 Dubai

by Shrestha Purkayastha
Emirati Women Leaders Are Taking The Centre Stage At Expo 2020 Dubai

Every woman is a diva for a reason. For, she knows what she wants out of life and is not afraid to show it. For, every girl and every woman, has the potential to make this world a better place. And that very potential lies in the act of thinking higher thoughts and feeling deeper things. When women and girls, everywhere, begin to see themselves as more than inanimate objects; but as beautiful beings capable of deep feelings and high thoughts, this has the capacity to create change all around. The kind of change that is for the better.

With over 60 live events each day, Expo 2020 Dubai is showcasing the best culture, art and cuisine from 192 countries. Managing the show is a core team, which comprises women leaders. The ongoing Expo 2020 Dubai is trying to transform the perception of Emirati women. It is the first time that a world expo is almost entirely helmed by women leaders. About 60 per cent of the core team comprises women leaders.

While Her Excellency Reem Al-Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General, Expo 2020 Dubai commands the reins of the expo, other women leaders such as Chief Sales and Marcomms Officer, Manal AlBayat; Vice President, District 2020 Nadimeh Mehra; Chief Experience Officer, Marjan Faraidooni; Head of Sustainability Operations, Dina Storey; Chief of Staff, Director General Office, Nadia Verjee and Senior Vice President of International Participants Department, Hind Al Owais are overseeing core aspects of the expo.

Picture Credits: Expo 2020 Dubai

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expo 2020 Dubai – A Launchpad For Women Empowerment

The Expo 2020 Dubai is a launchpad for women empowerment in the region. The inclusivity at the expo is a part of a larger gender inclusivity effort in the UAE. This event is transforming the perception of Emirati women and encouraging the younger female population to chase their dreams. Like the ambitious women leaders and exhibitors at Expo. The UAE has even adopted a new law on having a 50/50 representation of men and women in the Federal National Council. The FNC, a 40-member body, is a consultative council, the parliamentary body of the UAE.

Women’s Pavilion

One of the main attractions at the Dubai Expo 2020 is the women’s pavilion at Sustainability District for which the expo collaborated with Cartier. It has over 150 events lined up to highlight the contributions made by women. And push the agenda of women empowerment. Paris-headquartered Cartier is a French luxury products conglomerate. The New Perspectives exhibition at the women’s pavilion recognises the central role that women have played throughout history. Leading up to the present.

Celebrating the significant and often forgotten contributions of women, the pavilion is demonstrating an important principle. ‘When women thrive, all of humanity thrives.’ It highlights important contributions women have made in advancing societies. As well as the challenges women still face, especially as the world navigates through the COVID-19 pandemic and works toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Picture Credits: Expo 2020 Dubai