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11/3/25, 8:32 AM Forbes Middle East Hosts Its 3rd Annual Women’s Summit In Riyadh – GULF TIMES ARABIA
Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational institutions.“Creative

industries are not born in laboratories or business incubators—they are born in the

human mind, nurtured from childhood through reading, which instills the values of
imagination, critical thinking, and curiosity. Reading, therefore, becomes the

cornerstone for building the minds that will shape the future of humanity.”

“Reading is the first production line of the knowledge economy, and women are the

managers of this invisible factory. When a mother reads to her child, she is not

merely filling time; she is planting the seeds of creativity and innovation in the mind

of a future leader, thinker, or artist. From this perspective, women who cultivate a

love of knowledge in the next generation remain the foremost pioneers of the

creative economy, architects of the minds that will drive the industries of

tomorrow,” she added.

“We gather today in Riyadh to affirm that women are no longer waiting for their

place, they are creating it, leading it, and reshaping it with confidence, awareness,

and a heritage rooted in authenticity,” Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief

of Forbes Middle East, welcomed guests. “This summit is more than a celebration of
achievements; it is a declaration of a fundamental truth: women’s empowerment is

not a temporary initiative, but a cornerstone of the region’s future. At Forbes

Middle East, we see women as a renewable energy, a quiet yet powerful force for

change, whose voice and courage help us build a more inclusive, just, and inspiring

world.”

A dynamic lineup of female artists and influencers brought a creative flair to the

opening day of the summit, including Hind Khalifat, expressional artist and General

Manager of Deraya Speakers; Lubna Abdulaziz, Saudi Presenter, Actress, and Social

Media Influencer; Radwa Al Sherbeni, Egyptian TV Presenter; and Yumna Khoury,
Youmna Khoury, Founder & CEO, Youmi Beauty; and Tamtam, Saudi Singer-

Songwriter. Through their inspiring performances and discussions, they showcased

the power of creativity as a catalyst for empowerment, reflecting the expanding role

of women in shaping the region’s cultural and media landscape.

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