For the third successive year, L’Officiel, the region’s leading luxury fashion magazine for Arab women, is presenting the Abu Dhabi Arab Woman of the Year Awards to pay tribute to inspirational females from the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

The prestigious event celebrates the achievements of remarkable women who have excelled in the arts, business, fashion and charity fields, and once again pays homage to these aspiring personalities who, through their outstanding determination and self dedication, have significantly influenced society setting a pivotal example for younger generations.

Esteemed panelists and distinguished guests will gather at the glamorous St. Regis Hotel, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi on the evening of Tuesday 22nd May in honour and recognition of the winners and their valued contributions to the community.

The winners are nominated by a select panel of expert judges that include CEO of Smart Tips consultancy Dr Manahel Thabet, Emirati designer and digital artist Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, L’Officiel Middle East Editor Nadine El Chaer and member of the Abu Dhabi Business Woman’s council and Mauzan owner, Sheikha Rafeea Helal Bin Drai AlQubasi.

Sponsors of this year’s Arab Woman Awards include the luxury fashion brand CH Carolina Herrera. “Elegance, casual chic and style have been always the main values of CH Carolina Herrera and allowing people to express their individual style as well as their passion in life is no difference. That’s why CH Carolina Herrera has the pleasure to celebrate with L’Officiel the Arab Women and recognize their great achievements. The 2012 awards is the great fit to give back to great women who represent CH Carolina Herrera core spirit.” legendary designer Carolina Herrera said.

Other sponsors included Tanagra, Faces, Q Home Décor and Swarvoski.

To date the L’Officiel Awards have recognized the achievement of over sixty Arab women. Previous winners include leading Abu Dhabi business women H.E. Huda Al Matroushi and H.E. Fatima Al Jaber, Emirati designers Reem & Hind Beljafla of DAS Collection and Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

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