Arab Women Week London

We are incredibly proud to announce the launch of the first-ever Arab Women Week in London, a landmark initiative celebrating women in business across MENA and the UK. This week is designed to empower, inspire, and accelerate meaningful collaboration, while maximising exposure and real deal-making opportunities between women founders, CEOs, investors, and pioneers from both regions.

Event details

We are honoured to announce that the 1st Arab Women Week will be opened by

The Rt Hon. Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley DBE

The Arab Women Week will be opened by The Rt Hon. The Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley DBE, the 3rd woman to be a lord mayor of the City of London, and the first to hold the title ‘Lady Mayor’ in 697 mayors in over 800 years. The lady mayor will be accompanied by ceremonial unit of the Honourable Artillery company, the oldest regiment in the British Army.

The Lord Mayor of the City of London is one of the United Kingdom’s most ancient civic roles, tracing its origins back over 800 years to the medieval heart of London. Today, while rooted in history, the office remains a powerful ambassador for global finance, diplomacy, and community engagement.

In 2025, Dame Susan Langley DBE became the 697th Lord Mayor of London, and only the third woman in history to hold the office, but the first to be styled “Lady Mayor” in 800 years. Her election and the renaming of the historic parade signify both continuity and change in an institution steeped in tradition. Dame Susan brings a deep background in finance, insurance, and public service and is committed to modernising the mayoralty, enhancing London’s competitiveness, and demonstrating the City’s inclusive and global future.

Pikemen & Musketeers

In the opening ceremony of the Arab Women Week, the Lady Mayor will be accompanied by the Pikemen & Musketeers, a ceremonial unit of the Honourable Artillery Company (the HAC) and one of only six royally-warranted bodies in the UK. The Honourable Artillery Company was established by Royal Charter on 25th August 1537. Since the 17th century the Company has also been described as a Regiment.

Patroned by King Charles III, the Pikemen and Musketeers are dressed and equipped as members of the HAC would have been in the 1640s and the Company is tasked with providing a ceremonial bodyguard and escort for the Lord Mayor of the City of London when on official business. As well as escorting the Lord Mayor’s State Coach each year at the Lord Mayor’s Show.

Speakers & VIP attendees

About the Arab Women Week

The Arab Women Week will bring together an exceptional audience of business VIPs, decision-makers, and trailblazers for a dynamic program. We will explore many topics including the role of female entrepreneurship in shaping economies, both macro and micro, its impact on society, and the future of business across sectors. Topics will span technology and AI, finance, energy, innovation, ethical scale-ups, empowerment, and policy-making, all through the lens of leadership and growth.

The week will also feature our prestigious Arab Women Awards Ceremony at the House of Lords, alongside a one-time reception at the Royal Society, founded in 1660, celebrating Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and opening the dialogue between inventors, investors, researchers, and policy makers.

The week will also feature exclusive announcements, strategic partnerships, VIP tours of some of London’s most iconic institutions, including the UK House of Lords, Mansion House and the Royal Society, as well as exciting prize draws throughout the program.

For more details about the Arab Women Week events’ programs and how to participate, please see the next section.

Be part of the legacy!

This is your chance to experience one of the most prestigious gatherings of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. With the majority of seats reserved for invitation-only guests, a very limited number of tickets are available to the public, and they sell out fast. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of an unforgettable day of inspiration, networking, and influence. Once tickets are gone, access closes. Reserve yours now, be part of the legacy.

All ticket buyers will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 private and exclusive invitations to our Summer Reception & Polo Game on the 27th of June.

To attend only one event during the week, such as the Arab Women Business Forum, kindly refer to the section on the list of individual events.

Ticket Categories

Individual Pass

Full price

+VAT

£1500

Early Bird Pass

10% off – until 31 Mar 2026

+VAT

£1350

VIP Pass

front-row seating, VIP lunch/dinner with speakers, premium networking

+VAT

£2000

About the Venues

Mansion House:

Located in the vibrant heart of the City of London, Mansion House serves as the distinguished residence and office of the Lord Mayor. Built in the 1740s in the Palladian style by architect George Dance the Elder, this Grade I listed building is renowned for its grand architecture and historical significance.

This architectural gem offers an unparalleled backdrop for the Arab Women Business Forum and the inauguration of the Arab Women Business Week.

House of Lords:

Situated on the River Thames, The Palace of Westminster is the iconic, UNESCO-listed home of the UK Parliament in London. It is the most photographed building in the UK, and a symbol of London with its famous Big Ben clock tower, now named to the ‘Elizabeth Tower’ in honour of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee.

The building was originally constructed in the eleventh century as a royal palace and was the primary residence of the kings of England until 1512. Today it is the place of work for the UK government. The House of Lords together with the House of Commons forms the Houses of Parliaments, another name often used to refer to the Palace of Westminster.

The House of Lords is a prestigious, historic venue and provide unique settings for our black-tie Arab Women Awards & Gala Dinner, with exquisite catering managed directly within the Lords.

The Royal Society:

The Royal Society, is a fellowship of many of the world’s most eminent scientists. Founded on 28 November 1660, it was granted a royal charter by King Charles II and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence in the world.

Formally The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, is a learned society and the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences. The society fulfils a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy, education and public engagement and fostering international and global co-operation.

The Royal Society is a hub for scientific genius and pioneers. It hosted British and International scientists and their research and publications and still has the same role until today. It is also the only society that has 4 royal members:

King Charles III
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
Prince William, Prince of Wales

Events During The Week

Arab Women Business Forum

Description: This event highlights the achievements of Arab women in business while fostering dialogue on leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion. Covering Technology, wellbeing & healthcare, retail, sustainability, finance, diplomacy & policy, media, culture, and social entrepreneurship; the forum convenes members of the UK House of Lords, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and C-suite executives to exchange insights, build networks, and drive meaningful impact in MENA & UK.

Arab Women Awards Ceremony

Description: This event celebrates pioneering women from the Arab world at the iconic House of Lords, bringing together diplomats, peers, entrepreneurs, and executives to honour achievements across industries. Attendees include members of House of Lords, Arab Embassies, media reps, entrepreneurs, and C-suit execs from MENA & UK. The event also features announcements, partnerships, and many prizes.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Description: This high-level gathering is dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship & innovation, particularly women in STEM fields including AI. Held at the Royal Society, the world’s oldest scientific academy founded in 1660 under the patronage of the King, this event brings together pioneering entrepreneurs, academic leaders, university deans, ministers, and policymakers to exchange insights and shape the future of innovation in MENA & UK.