Abu Dhabi Awards Celebrates Emirati Women Inspiring Goodness at ADIHEX 2026
Stories of giving, community impact and female leadership took centre stage at ADIHEX 2026 as the Abu Dhabi Awards brought together two of its recipients for a special discussion celebrating Emirati women who are making a difference in the lives of others.
Held during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), the Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas hosted a panel titled “Emirati Women Who Inspire Goodness.”
The discussion featured Abu Dhabi Awards recipients Dr Ayesha Al Memari and Farah Al Qaissieh, with Amal Al Ameri, Member of the Abu Dhabi Awards Organising Committee, moderating the conversation.
Emirati Women Turning Experience into Community Impact
At the heart of the discussion were the personal journeys of Dr Ayesha Al Memari and Farah Al Qaissieh and the ways in which they have used their experiences and professional expertise to positively influence their communities.
Their stories demonstrated how individual knowledge and experience can be transformed into initiatives that support members of society, improve quality of life and create lasting impact.
Rather than defining goodness only through large-scale initiatives, the discussion highlighted the potential individuals have to use their own skills and experiences to address the needs of people around them.
Celebrating Emirati Women’s Day at ADIHEX
The session also formed part of this year’s Emirati Women’s Day celebrations, held under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better.”
Against this backdrop, the conversation explored the role Emirati women continue to play as positive role models within society and how their contributions can encourage a wider culture of giving.
The panel also considered the importance of Emirati values in shaping this approach, connecting personal acts of goodness with the wider principles of community participation and social responsibility.
The Power of Positive Role Models
One of the central themes of Emirati Women Who Inspire Goodness was the influence that positive role models can have on others.
By sharing the experiences of women who have already translated their expertise into meaningful community initiatives, the Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas provided visitors with real examples of how individuals can contribute to society through their own fields and personal journeys.
It also reinforces a simple idea at the heart of the Abu Dhabi Awards: creating positive change does not necessarily begin with extraordinary circumstances. It can start with recognising an opportunity to help and using one’s own abilities to make that contribution meaningful.
Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas at ADIHEX 2026
The discussion forms part of the wider Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas programme at ADIHEX 2026, which is bringing conversations around goodness, giving and community contribution into the exhibition.
Through sessions featuring award recipients, young ambassadors and other members of the community, the programme explores how these values can be carried across different generations and areas of society.
The Emirati Women Who Inspire Goodness panel adds an important female perspective to that conversation, showcasing how Emirati women are using their professional knowledge and lived experiences to support others.
Held alongside Emirati Women’s Day celebrations, the session ultimately highlighted not only individual achievements, but the wider influence women can have when their experiences become a starting point for giving, leadership and positive change within the community.
Session: Emirati Women Who Inspire Goodness
Event: Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas at ADIHEX 2026
Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC)
Speakers: Dr Ayesha Al Memari and Farah Al Qaissieh
Moderator: Amal Al Ameri, Member of the Abu Dhabi Awards Organising Committee
Emirati Women’s Day Theme: We Emerge Stronger and Better
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