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Women’s Growth and Success Forum May 2014
The initiative to represent Arab women’s affairs on the world stage is a commendable effort, creating a valuable platform for Arab women to voice their opinions on pertinent issues and engage in meaningful discussions. By fostering dialogue and communication, the forum establishes a bridge between Arab businesswomen and their Western counterparts, providing an opportunity for mutual understanding and collaboration, particularly in the context of global economic matters and exports.
The inclusion of the Almas jewellery show, the Konooz fine art auction, and the Ziryab fashion show during the two-day event on 30-31 May 2014 adds a dynamic dimension to the forum. These showcases not only highlight the artistic and creative talents of Arab women but also serve as powerful mediums to enhance their professional capabilities. The integration of such cultural events helps open new horizons, exposing fresh roles for Arab women and encouraging their creativity and self-confidence.
Moreover, the emphasis on improving access to better training and education opportunities underscores a commitment to expanding the scope of Arab women’s involvement in professional life. By addressing these foundational aspects, the forum contributes to building professional interrelations and empowering Arab women to play more significant roles in various fields. Overall, this comprehensive approach reflects a dedication to fostering positive change and advancing the status of Arab women globally.
- Session 1:
What have governments and individuals done to change the stereotypical view of women, and to create greater public awareness of their capabilities and potential internationally?
How have business patterns changed across the women’s world?
- Session 2:
Entrepreneurial women in the global economy.
Promoting women’s entrepreneurship and leadership.
Female entrepreneurs and experts from Arab countries, Kurdistan and Europe present their experiences of starting and growing businesses, including the challenges faced and ways of overcoming barriers.
- Session 3:
Creative women in the Arab, Kurdish, and Western world.
Focus on art development in the women’s world.
What are the issues with abstract art?
The development of art from the artist’s point of view.
Mayor of London’s Office Forum Harrods Almas Jewellery ShowKonooz Fine Art AuctionZiryab Fashion Show
In our Konooz Fine Art Auction there was a special feature of art from all across the Middle East. This enabled us to demonstrate the range of creativity and expertise that is available from a wealth of talent on offer to the public.
We were delighted to have the services of a professional auctioneer for this occasion.
Artists and experts from all over the Middle East Region were represented, with their different backgrounds and experiences. They were able to voice their emotions and sensitivities through works of fine art.
Featured Artists:
- Rawan AladwanShirine Osseiran
- Mohamed Abouelnaga
- Laila Shawa
- Sakko
- Ali Jabbar
- Hassan Boukhari
- Sadiq Toma
The Almas Jewellery Show featured the work of fine jewellery designers from around the Middle East
Mas & Morjan are always seeking the perfection and precision achieved by bringing together a wealth heritage of creativity, an impeccable sense of originality and a true understanding of every woman’s need for distinctiveness.
It offers uniquely a wide variety of designed jewelry with the highest-quality creativity and luxury from all over the world like India-Italy-Brazil-Turkey-Lebanon-Singapore-Hong Kong-and many other countries, we aim to satisfy all tastes looking for elegance and regeneration.
Rare collections, unique designs and unmatched quality is our tradition. We are always looking for what is new in the world of global jewelry designs to meet the needs of women.
Toujours Jewellery is a jewellery retailer committed to making fine jewels that can be enjoyed with comfort, glamour, and pleasure. Jewellery pieces in Toujours Jewellery are personal odysseys toward the re-discovery of beauty. The Toujours Jewellery collection reflects sensitivity in design, execution and wearability.
The jewellery embodies a special magic, conjured by a fusion of spirit and dedication, craftsmanship and high art. Toujours Jewellery’s showroom located in Dubai Mall is described as a uniquely designed boutique, where the pieces are displayed in harmony reflecting the exceptional soul of magnificence.
Toujours Jewellery, as one of the best Arab jewellery designers, provides consultancy by appointment, where the designer will escort clients through choosing the perfect jewellery piece.
Nada Alokati is an Iraqi designer living in London who distributes her work around the world. She started her business called Candeline in 2007, where she designs and decorates candles by using Swarovski crystal stones and semi precious stones to make Arabic inscriptions on the candle and to use the lighting effect in order to create the ambiance you want for a special occasion .
Nada’s work has been inspired by many, through participating in wedding exhibitions and special occasions . Her work is based on the cultural history of the Gulf and the Arab world.
Furthermore, her hand-crafted candles are individually made to order. Her success has been achieved by working closely with her clients from understanding and fulfilling their requirements, and in sharing her beautiful ideas and unique works of art.
Designers
Zari O’ Breesam’s designs is created by its ability in mixing the Arabian Gulf tradition with global fashion trends. All “Zari O’ Breesam” products show style, craftsmanship, quality and sharpness.We believe that all women are beautiful by nature, and we are committed to increase this inborn beauty. As a leading Emirati brand in the Gulf fashion scene, “Zari O’ Breesam” is always ahead in creating different designs with an international point of view, by combining modernity with tradition, and helping the region’s fashion industry to become competitive and of high quality.Within a short time, “Zari O’ Breesam” has created a place for itself in the Gulf fashion region. We operate from Dubai, the colorful and broad-minded place of the Middle East. Designing and production at “Zari O’ Breesam” is done with Efficiency and commitment to Quality.
Country: House of Zari O’ Breesam
This was Farah Al Windawi’s very first fashion show in London, the city of fashion.
Windawi, known for her hand made embroidery has taken a part of the Women’s Growth and Success Forum representing Iraq, in support of the working Arab woman in London.
Aisha Al Shamsi is a UAE (Sharjah) based Emirati designer whose interest in fashion design came from her talented mother. She began her professional career in 2008, and is the owner and founder of Sabaa Sanabel Fashion house which means “Seven Seeds” in English. She believes in creating innovative designs for her abayas and appreciates customers’ feedback. Her designs vibrate with multiple inspirations from traditional clothes to a modern design with a pop culture twist and mixing arts from different early culture such as Arabic, Indian, Greek, Egyptian , Moroccan and Japanese. Her innate eye for fashion was enhanced through her experience. She took a big step from drawing to bringing her designs alive. She has participated in numerous shows and exhibitions locally and other GCC countries and international (last year in London). When designing an outfit she insists on seeing her client personally so that she can design the magnificent abaya based on their personality. If you look really close around you in malls and at parties we can assure you that you will spot one or two of her royal designs.
From an early age Ahang was always busy with fashion and artistic designs. At the age of nine she left Iraq (Kurdistan) and fled to the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, she attended the ROC in Amsterdam and completed successfully.
During her studies, she was selected by the school to make the telegraph, styling a fashion reportage. She has also had an independent training regularly abroad (Los Angeles in California.) During her internship abroad she was working with leading brands and qualities, and did an internship in one of the greatest World Fashion Center of California. As a result, she gained a lot of experience and has had her horizons broadened. After her studies, said several contracts were offered for television in Kurdistan * Rojeki Nwe: she was announced as one of the first fashion designers of Kurdistan. * Fashion Show: better known as Project Catwalk, this is the first program that delved into the fashion of Kurdistan, where she was partaking as a jury member.
The work of Nabiha El Ghiati ESR relates to an ancient art and a secular tradition, that in the case of female pageantry, which gives beauty, grace and charm to the woman. The caftan became indeed the mark of a civilization, whose finesse and magnificence have been recognized and adopted by major international designers. Creations Nabiha El Ghiati thus is part of the general movement that aims to revive this tradition and recreate it according to very contemporary sensibilities.
This renewed interest is not a passing fad. It is a sign of commitment to living memory and a deepening of knowledge that perpetuates a specialty and local heritage, while marking a personal artistic imprint. It is in this sense that we can greet the creations of the artist, and can not be seduced by its personal touches.
Her creations are full of life and light. They sparkle with bright colors and show a fertile imigration that keeps renouvler research and expand its horizons.
