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11/3/25, 8:31 AM Day One Of Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit 2025 Kicks Off In Riyadh
Saudi journalist and TV host Weam Al Dakheel kicked off the summit with an empowering message
celebrating women who lead with passion and purpose. “This is a day that celebrates the

unstoppable spirit of women leading with passion and purpose,” says Al Dakheel. “Success has

many stories, and today we are honoring the women who define it in their own way, to feel it, share
it, amplify it, and absolutely celebrate it.”

The event began with an expressive performance titled “Expressions of Empowerment” by artist

Hind Khlaifat, capturing the essence of resilience and creativity that defines the summit’s spirit. The
performance symbolized women’s ability to rise, rebuild, and reimagine, setting an inspiring

emotional tone that resonated throughout the room and perfectly reflected the theme of limitless

inspiration.

In her opening remarks, Khuloud Al-Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East,

illustrated the summit’s pivotal role in spotlighting women’s achievements and amplifying their
presence across diverse fields. She stated, “Today, we celebrate women who grow with deep roots

and reach toward the skies of inspiration. To be born into an authentic environment is to be granted

the right to dream and to carve one’s name with steady hands and a confident heart, sharing success
with the community and inspiring those along the way.” She continued, “We gather today in Riyadh,

united in purpose and spirit, to honor women who are driving change and shaping a quality of life
worthy of humanity.”

Al-Omian added that Forbes Middle East is not just a media platform but a space that reflects

women’s ambitions and achievements, recognizing their growing influence as a soft power capable
of transforming the world. “As we continue to host the Forbes Middle East Women’s Summit for the

third consecutive year,” she said, “we take pride in charting together a path of boundless inspiration

and limitless creativity, in a kingdom that embraces us with its ambitious vision and visionary
leadership."

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