London To Celebrate Achievements of Arab Women for the Eleventh Year Amid High-Ranking Officials Presence

Following the tremendous success of last year’s Arab Women’s Summit, London Arabia is once again bringing together global leaders, visionaries, and changemakers for the eleventh annual Arab Women of the Year Awards and the second Arab Women’s Summit, taking place on 30 April 2025, and on 1 May 2025 in the capital of UK London.

This distinguished event, created by London Arabia Organisation with the support of the Mayor of London over a decade ago and in partnership with the Arab-British Business community, recognises Arab women who have made exceptional contributions on national and international stages and have made an impact in various fields including education, culture, entrepreneurship, journalism, science, community service, and literature. 

Omar Bdour, the Chief Executive Officer of the London Arabia Organization stated that “The Awards aim to promote the achievements of Arab women who have become role models for future generations. The Awards taking place in London is the biggest indication for the depth of the relationship between Britain and the Arab World. He added, “Last year, we celebrated our tenth anniversary with our most ambitious and important project yet: the Arab Women’s Summit, in the shadow of conflict, division and media dominated by stereotypes and misconceptions.”

Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural Arab Women’s Summit, at the historic Lancaster House, one of Britain’s most significant royal residences, London will once again host the second annual Summit at the same historic venue. With over 40 high-profile speakers from around the world, including government ministers, royals, and global thought leaders, this year’s programme promises to be even more impactful. Past participants include HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh and former Prime Minister Baroness Theresa May, who shared invaluable insights on female leadership at the highest levels.

It is due to this profound impact of the Arab Women’s Summit, co-organized by Sidra Medicine, immediately became a mainstay on London’s cultural calendar for Arab culture in the West. This year’s summit will once again culminate in an exclusive reception at the British Parliament, hosted by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, an evening that celebrates diplomacy, dialogue, and the enduring partnership between Britain and the Arab world.

The London Arabia Organization is dedicated to fostering cultural and educational exchange between the Arab world and the United Kingdom through partnerships with British institutions and universities. Its Advisory Board includes HE Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Ambassador of Bahrain to the UK; Sir Hugh Robertson, former UK Minister of Culture; MP Nusrat Ghani, Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons; and more among other high-profile personalities.