The Distinguished Arab Women Award

The Distinguished Arab Woman Award is an initiative designed to highlight the achievements of Arab women across various fields of work and to document their scientific and professional accomplishments. The award aims to showcase their artistic, cultural, and scientific contributions, presenting a positive and inspiring image of Arab women at regional and international forums.
The award is based on open nomination mechanisms for all women, neutral and fair judging, and strict criteria of achievement and excellence, culminating in the recognition of outstanding distinction.

The award was launched in its first cycle in 2004 under the auspices of the Arab League,

with the support and encouragement of His Excellency Amr Moussa, Secretary-General of the Arab League. To broaden the scope and significance of the award, it was decided that the presentation ceremony for each cycle be held in a different Arab capital, making this event one of the most prestigious Arab awards honoring distinguished Arab women in various fields of work, creativity, and innovation.

The success of women are a pride for society

The Arab woman: an inexhaustible source of giving

This award, which serves as a source of inspiration and motivation, has received the sponsorship and support of several Arab leaders and has been hosted in various Arab capitals in celebration and recognition of the role of Arab women and their contributions to building society.

Distinguished Women Award

It has become the most important Arab award to be won by the Distinguished Arab Women Awards.

  • General field

  • Sciences and Arts

  • Parliament Field

  • The organizations field

Awards Ceremony, First Session, Egypt, Arab League.

Sheikha Dr. Suad AlSabah Dr. Aisha Gaddafi Dr.Rima Khalaf Dr. Hanan Ashrawi Dr. Buthaina Shaaban

Awards Ceremony, Second Session, Egypt, Arab League.

1- Princess Dr. Sarah Al Jalawi (from Saudi Arabia). 2- Sheikha Mai Al Khalifa (from Bahrain). 3- Her Excellency Dr. Mervat Tallawy (from Egypt). 4- Shukor Al-Ghamari (from the Sultanate of Oman). 5- Dr. Lubna Al-Alyan (from Saudi Arabia).

Awards Ceremony, Third Session, Libya, Tripoli.

Dr. Rawia Al Busaidi Ambassador Najat Al-Hajjaji Dr. Thoraya Obaid Reem Omar Al-Zawawi Engineer Zaha Hadid

Award Ceremony, Fourth session Syria, Damascus.

Dr. Souad Bakkour His Dr. Nancy Bakir Zahra Zarif Petat Amal Safir Rebeka Garang

Awards Ceremony , Fifth Session, Sharjah, Emirates

1- Princess Adila bint Abdullah Al Saud (from Saudi Arabia). 2- Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mahmoud (from Qatar). 3- Her Excellency Nawal Al Moutawakel (from Morocco). 4- Saliha Ghabash (from the UAE). 5- Laila Al Sheikhly (from Iraq).