Jury announced for Excellence Awards

THIS YEAR'S EDITION ORGANISED BY GULF NEWS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEINGSHE HAS OVER 20 MAJOR CATEGORIES

- Gulf News Report

Behind every powerful platform that celebrates women is a community of changemakers who believe in their strength.

For an event as meaningful as the Excellence Awards 2025, it takes a jury that embodies the very values the awards stand for leadership, vision, and purpose.

Gulf News, in partnership with BeingShe, has revealed the jury panel for the fifth edition of the Excellence Awards, to be held in Dubai on June 14.

The jury includes Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Global Digital Transformation Expert and Strategic Leader in Smart City Initiatives; Dr Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation; Khalid Anib, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Hotels; Omer Elamin, President of Orient Group; Salima Gutieva, Vice-President and Country Manager, Visa UAE; and Samia Bouazza, Group CEO and Managing Director of Multiply Group.

New category

With more than 20 major award categories, this year's awards allow nominees to choose sub-categories aligned with their expertise.

A new addition this year is the 'Women Under 30 - Rising Stars of the Future' category, dedicated to highlighting the next generation of bold, purpose-driven women.