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October 2026 Edition
Frequently Asked Questions.
Everything you need to know about She Means Business, participation opportunities, visibility, pricing and the October 2026 edition.
Legacy and Leadership
About She Means Business
What is She Means Business? +
She Means Business is a biannual special-edition print magazine by Gulf News, published in association with BeingShe, featuring women entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, business leaders and professionals across the UAE.
The October 2026 edition, themed Legacy and Leadership, brings together magazine features, a leadership conference, exhibition and networking dinner.
When and where is the event? +
- Date: 23 October 2026
- Venue: Taj, Business Bay, Dubai
- Programme: Leadership conference, panel discussions, exhibition, magazine launch and networking dinner
- Theme: Legacy and Leadership
Who can participate? +
Women entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, CEOs, senior executives and professionals across industries.
Participation welcomes both established and growing businesses with compelling professional journeys, achievements and perspectives to share.
Visibility and Benefits
What visibility does She Means Business offer? +
She Means Business brings together three distinct opportunities:
Print Visibility
95,268 print copies distributed across the UAE through Gulf News.
Digital Visibility
Editorial features are also carried through Gulf News digital channels, including Gulfnews.com, which has over 11 million monthly users.
Business Engagement
The associated event offers opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior professionals and decision-makers from different industries.
What does a magazine feature include? +
Participants can choose between two formats:
- Editorial Feature: A professionally written and designed feature presenting your business, leadership journey, achievements or expertise, supported by your photograph.
- Business Advertisement: A dedicated space to communicate your brand, products, services or business proposition.
Both formats are available at the same magazine placement rates.
What makes participation valuable beyond the publication date? +
A magazine feature provides a professional record of your business journey and achievements. Its digital presence offers continued discoverability beyond the print edition.
For participants attending the event, the opportunity also extends to professional introductions, industry conversations and business relationships.
Participation Options and Pricing
What are the magazine participation fees? +
What are the speaking participation options? +
Panel Participation: An opportunity to share professional perspectives and expertise as part of a moderated leadership discussion.
Panel + Magazine: Combines on-stage participation with a dedicated editorial feature in the publication.
Keynote Address: A standalone 10-minute speaking opportunity to present your leadership perspective or business journey.
Speaking opportunities are subject to programme alignment and availability.
What is the exhibition booth price? +
An exhibition booth offers businesses the opportunity to showcase their brand, products or services and engage directly with event visitors.
Magazine features can be booked separately.
Are sponsorship opportunities available? +
Yes. Brands seeking a prominent association with She Means Business may explore event sponsorship.
Sponsorship inclusions, branding visibility and engagement opportunities can be discussed with the BeingShe team.
Choosing the Right Opportunity
Which participation option is most suitable for my objectives? +
The BeingShe team can help select the most appropriate participation format based on your business and visibility objectives.
Can I participate in more than one category? +
Yes. Participants may combine magazine features with speaking or exhibition opportunities, subject to availability.
Predefined panel and magazine combinations are also available as listed in the pricing section.
Can packages be customised? +
Yes. Businesses seeking specific combinations of editorial visibility, event participation or brand sponsorship may discuss their requirements with the BeingShe team.
Special commercial offers may also be available for selected placements.
Previous Editions and Credibility
Has She Means Business been published before? +
Yes. The March edition featured women founders and professionals from industries including education, legal services, design, beauty and the creator economy.
The previous edition can be shared for reference, offering insight into the publication's editorial presentation and range of featured businesses.
Availability and Confirmation
Are magazine placements and speaking opportunities still available? +
The magazine cover has already been booked.
Other placements, including full pages, double-page spreads, panel participation, keynote opportunities, exhibition booths and sponsorship options, are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
What is the deadline for confirming participation? +
As the magazine follows a fixed editorial and print production schedule, placements need to be finalised before the edition goes to press.
How do I confirm my participation? +
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Select your preferred participation option.
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Receive the package details and payment information.
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Confirm your participation through payment.
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Coordinate your editorial content, artwork or event requirements with the BeingShe team.
The team will guide confirmed participants through the relevant requirements.
What if I am interested in a future edition? +
She Means Business is a biannual initiative. Businesses unable to participate in October may register their interest for consideration in the next edition in March.
Enquiries and Participation
Ready to be seen?
To request package details, review the previous edition or confirm your preferred placement, please contact the BeingShe – She Means Business Team.