Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank sponsors Emirates Woman of the Year Awards 2009

Picked by Emirates Woman readers, nominees in each of the coveted categories must now wait until the 17th November, where the winners will be announced for the first time at the Awards, held at the Park Hyatt, Dubai. The evening will take the format of a red carpet, Oscars style gala and promises to be the most inspirational event of the year.

Emirates Woman has been honouring and celebrating women's achievements in the UAE for four years. From artists to visionaries, achievers to humanitarians, each are inspirational examples of empowered women who are forging ahead in their respective industries. Voting for the 2009 winners began at the beginning of September via a brand new web platform, with a line-up of female talents handpicked by the Emirates Woman team.

Previous winners have ranged from top UAE filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja to leading UAE designer Maisa Al Qassimi. 

This year's Awards will be the creative vision of leading UAE events team Elan Productions, promising to be more stylish and sophisticated than ever before.

Martin Scott, Chief Marketing Officer at ADCB comments:

"We are proud to celebrate the incredible ambition and drive we see from the women of the Emirates today. Through the sponsorship of the Emirates Woman of the Year Awards 2009, we honour the energy and significant contribution these motivated women make to enhance the progress of the UAE as a whole."





Faye James, Senior Editor of Emirates Woman adds:
'Over the past three years Emirates Woman has set out to honour UAE-based women who are breaking down barriers, shattering stereotypes and striding forward in business, art, philanthropy and visionary projects. We are delighted to be partnering with ADCB this year, their new marketing campaign Long Live Ambition offers perfect synergy with the Emirates Woman Awards and we are excited to find out who our readers select are their winners from the nominees, who have all awed, inspired and captivated the Emirates Woman team with their attributes.'