In Partnership with Gulf News
The Excellence
Awards
A movement, not an event. Honouring women leaders, innovators and changemakers who have broken barriers — and lifted others as they rose.
The Evening
12 June 2026 Museum of the Future, Dubai.
An intimate gala where industry meets recognition — designed to elevate the personal brand of every honouree.
12 June
2026 · Gala Night
Museum
of the Future, Dubai
20+
Industry Categories
Gulf News
Official Partner
The Awards
Recognition, earned
The Gulf News x BeingShe Excellence Awards spotlight the women redefining what leadership looks like across the region — founders, executives, scientists, creatives and operators whose work shapes the next decade of UAE business.
Winning is based on merit, as mentioned throughout our communications. The ceremony is designed to enhance the personal branding of each recipient — media coverage charges apply.
Our Approach
Five considered steps
From the first nomination to the final stage — a transparent, jury-led process designed to recognise substance over noise.
01
Gathering Nominees
02
Evaluating the Nominees
Each entry is reviewed against the submitted materials, ensuring depth, integrity and substance before progressing.
03
Research & Judging
A distinguished jury panel assesses every nominee on dedication, innovation, growth, longevity, reputation and performance — paired with public voting.
04
Contacting the Winners
Shortlisted winners are notified personally and curate their own PR and media package for the recognition journey ahead.
05
The Gala Ceremony
Winners are honoured on stage at the Museum of the Future, Dubai — receiving the prestigious BeingShe trophy and certificate.
The Night
A stage at the Museum of The Future
Trophies. Certificates. A room of peers. A night designed to be remembered.
Individual
For the women shaping their field.
Founders, executives, professionals and creators making demonstrable impact in their category.
AED 299 + VAT / Entry
CORPORATE
For the organisations setting the standard.
Companies and institutions whose practices, growth and culture deserve regional recognition.
AED 499 + VAT / Entry
Past Editions
Chapters of recognition
Each year, a new room of honourees. Revisit the editions that built the movement.
2026
DUBAI ,UAE
Excellence Awards 2026
Honouring trailblazing women across 20+ categories — from technology and finance to philanthropy and the arts.
2025
DUBAI ,UAE
Excellence Awards 2025
Celebrating exceptional women driving impact across 20+ categories, spanning technology, finance, philanthropy, arts, and beyond.
2024
DUBAI ,UAE
Excellence Awards 2024
Recognising visionary women who are shaping the future across 20+ categories — from technology and finance to philanthropy, arts, and social impact.
FAQ
Ask Us
Anything
Everything you wanted to know about joining the most refined women's club in the region
BeingShe Club is an exclusive, invite-only community for ambitious women entrepreneurs, business leaders, executives, and professionals who are committed to growth, meaningful connections, and creating impact.
More than a networking platform, BeingShe brings together like-minded women through curated experiences, strategic introductions, learning opportunities, media exposure, and business collaborations that help members grow personally and professionally.
BeingShe is built on quality over quantity.
Unlike open networking groups, our community is carefully curated through an invitation and application process to ensure members connect with accomplished, growth-oriented women who are genuinely interested in collaboration.
Members gain access to:
- Curated networking experiences
- Business and leadership events
- Strategic introductions
- Learning sessions with industry experts
- Brand visibility through BeingShe initiatives
- A trusted community that values meaningful relationships over transactional networking
Every membership tier is designed to support your business journey at different stages.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, increase your visibility, build partnerships, or access premium experiences, each tier offers benefits that help you grow with the community.
As your business evolves, you can upgrade your membership to unlock additional opportunities, exclusive experiences, and personalized support.
Our goal is to ensure every member gets value from the community.
Depending on your membership tier, you’ll receive varying levels of support, including member onboarding, priority access to opportunities, strategic introductions, networking assistance, and dedicated relationship management for premium members.
The higher your membership tier, the more personalized your experience becomes.
Every member enjoys access to the BeingShe community, but higher membership tiers unlock more exclusive experiences.
As you move up, you’ll gain access to intimate networking sessions, leadership roundtables, curated business introductions, VIP events, and opportunities to connect directly with industry leaders, investors, founders, and decision-makers.
Our focus is on creating meaningful relationships that can lead to long-term collaborations and business growth.
While every member’s journey is unique, active participation can lead to valuable outcomes such as:
- Stronger professional relationships
- Increased business visibility
- New client and partnership opportunities
- Speaking and leadership opportunities
- Brand recognition
- Access to exclusive events and collaborations
BeingShe is designed to create opportunities—the more you engage, the greater the potential return on your membership.
Many members begin building valuable connections from their very first event.
However, meaningful business relationships take time. The members who experience the greatest success are those who actively participate in events, engage with the community, and take advantage of the opportunities available through BeingShe.
Our focus is on building long-term relationships that deliver lasting value.
BeingShe Club is an invite-only community.
You may request membership by submitting an application or expressing your interest through our website. Every application is carefully reviewed to ensure alignment with the values and vision of the community.
If approved, you’ll receive an invitation to join and can choose the membership tier that best suits your professional goals.
NOMINATE NOW
Take your place on the stage
Submissions close 15 April 2026. Shortlist announced before 15 May 2026