On the sidelines of Davos/ Sheikha Shamma bint Mohammed was honored with an award "world woman hero 2026"
Davos, 23 January / WAM / Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan was honored with the “World Woman Hero 2026” award, in a new international achievement that reflects the advanced status of Emirati women leaders, on the sidelines of the Davos Conference held in the Swiss city of Davos, in the presence of an elite group of intellectual leaders, decision-makers and influential figures from various countries of the world.
This award is granted by the World Woman Foundation, an international institution concerned with honoring women who have made exceptional contributions that have made a real and sustainable impact on the lives of women and girls, through initiatives based on human dignity, freedom of choice, equality, and building community awareness.
The honoring of Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan came in recognition of her intellectual and humanitarian career, and her pioneering role in launching and supporting cultural, educational and community initiatives that contributed to redefining the concept of women’s empowerment, as a long-term cognitive and developmental process that goes beyond traditional frameworks to create influence and build people.
The donor confirmed that Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan represents a contemporary model of conscious female leadership, which combines intellectual vision, institutional work, and societal influence, noting that her projects and initiatives reflected a deep understanding of the role of women as an essential partner in sustainable development and shaping the future.
The value of this honor is embodied in the fact that it came from the heart of the Davos International Conference, which is one of the most prominent global platforms for dialogue on the economy, development, governance, and human issues, which reflects the influential Emirati presence in international discussions, and confirms that the Emirati experience in empowering women has become a subject of global appreciation and interest.
This achievement also highlights the growing role of Emirati women on the international scene through real influence and creating inspiring models in the fields of thought, culture and humanitarian work, in line with the vision of the UAE, which places people at the heart of its development strategies.
Honoring Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan with the “2026 World Woman Hero” award is an international testimony to an integrated path of giving and conscious work, and a message of appreciation for her role, whose influence transcends geographical and cultural borders, in consolidating the values of cognitive justice and building more aware societies.
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