This week, Knightsbridge Partnership attended the 2023 Arab Women of the Year Awards in Knightsbridge.

This annual event celebrates inspiring Arab women and their remarkable achievements. It was humbling to hear such impactful stories, with this year’s winners showing resilience and tenacity when confronted with significant challenges. Scroll down to view the full list of winners.

Achievement in Education:

Dr Sheikha May Al Otaibi

Achievement in Diplomacy:

HE Dr Najla Mangoush

Achievement in Cultural Development:

HRH Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza Al Nahyan

Achievement in Media Activism:

May Chidiac

Achievement in Community Service:

HE Khawla Al-Armouti

Achievement in Social Impact:

Ms Nour Arida

Achievement in Scientific Development:

Manahel Thabet

Achievement in Innovation:

Nada A.

Community Spirit Award:

Dima Aktaa

Each of these winners is truly inspiring the next generation of young girls with their stories of bravery, perseverance, and empowerment. London Arabia were honoured to be able to recognise their achievements.

Knightsbridge is one of only two International Centres designated in the Mayor’s London Plan. We greatly value our Arab consumers and we are dedicated to our status as a global retail destination. We provided postcards for the event’s gift bags, featuring commissioned illustrations of Knightsbridge, which encouraged guests to explore our area’s offering.

Despite the Chancellor’s disappointing Spring Budget announcement on Wednesday, we remain committed to the reinstatement of VAT-free shopping for international visitors, as well as the re-evaluation of Sunday trading hours in Knightsbridge, in order to entice inbound tourism to our area.