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Sept 27, 2025
Grand Hyatt Doha
This Is More Than an Event — It’s Our Story, Changing Futures Together.
Doha Women Forum 2025
Voices of
Change
Redefining Tomorrow Through Collective Action and Shared Values
The 8th edition of the Doha Women Forum brings together women leaders, visionaries, and changemakers to explore how the power of women’s voices can transform lives and build a more inclusive world.
Centered on the theme Voices of Change and focusing on four key pillars, Education, Leadership, Health, and Global Mobility, this year’s forum is a bold celebration of progress, purpose, and possibility.
Featured Speakers
Conchita Ponce
Founder DWF
Dr. Esraa El Bably
Dentist, UN Spokesperson
Safa Shaikh
CEO, The Label
Amal Ameen
Founder of Amal Ameen Group
H.E Odette Yidi David
Colombian Ambassador
to Qatar
Farida Aboudan
Program Specialist for Education UNESCO
Ghanimeh El Twaeel
Disability Researcher and Activist
Yasmeen Naaz
Founder, QST Training & Consultancy
Gabriela Tom
Director of People and Culture
Rahma Abid
Acting Chief Marketing Officer
Hoda Taheri
Director of Digital Innovation
Carla Ferreira
General Manager
Q-Commerce
Harriet Abiodun
Founder and PR Director at Creatives Amplified
Dr. Aisha Al Sheikh
Founder, Minds Rewired
Anna Scott
Founder, Holistic Midlife
Jawaher Alfardan
Founder, Niya Yoga & Honour Wholeness
Nejoud M. Al-Jehani
Founder of Halo
Najla Alfardan
Integrative Wellness Advocate
Shadia Black
Lawyer, Heks Switzerland
Aaliyah Harris
Founder, Alchemy by Aliyah Academy
Aisha Almoftah
Tour Operator and Private Tour Planner
Rhana Kurdi
CEO Skydrops Water
Mariam Ammar
Style Coach
Dr. Rosie Bateson
Dean – College of General Education, UDST
Carla Ferreira
General Manager
Q-Commerce
Nicole Alexander
Co-Founder, Life Skills Hub
Roberta Saffels
Positive Leadership Development Consultant
Vito Cerabona
Founder, Buono Qatar
Nevine Kamel
Public Speaking Coach
Ahmed Shaheen
Radio Personality
Event Program
9:30 - 10:15
Registration & Networking
10:15 - 10:20
Welcome Remarks
Speaker
Harriet Abiodun
PR Director, Creatives Amplified
10:20 - 10:25
Founder’s Message
Speaker
Conchita Ponce
Founder, Doha Women
10:25 - 10:30
Inspirational Message
Speaker
Hamad Al Hajri
Founder, Snoonu
10:30 - 10:40
Keynote Speaker
Speaker
Folly Bah Thibault
Principal Presenter, Al Jazeera English
10:40 - 11:10
Equal Access, Unequal Experience: The Reality for Women in Education
Explore the realities of women in education— from local challenges in Qatar to global disparities—uncovering barriers, solutions, and pathways to inclusive, equitable learning.
Speakers
Her Excellency Odette Yidi David
Colombian Ambassador to Qatar
Farida Aboudan
Program Specialist for Education
UNESCO
Ghanimeh Saleh Taweel
Disability Researcher and Activist
Yasmin Naaz
Founder, QST Training & Consultancy
Dr. Rosie Bateson
Dean
College of General Education,
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Nicole Alexander
Founder, Life Skills Hub
Moderator
11:10 - 11:20
Activity 1
11:20 - 11:40
Women Driving Transformation: Building Culture, Innovation, and Connection at Snoonu
Discover how women leaders at Snoonu are shaping innovation, fostering inclusive workplace culture, and driving meaningful community impact. This panel highlights the role of technology in empowering women, supporting SMEs, and building connections that transform both the company and Qatar’s digital ecosystem.
Speakers
Gabriela Tom
Director of People and Culture
Rahma Abid
Acting Chief Marketing Officer
Hoda Taheri
Director of Digital Innovation
Carla Ferreira
General Manager
Q-Commerce
Roberta Saffels
Positive Leadership Development Consultant
Moderator
11:40 - 11:45
Activity 2
11:46 - 12:45
Lunch
12:45 - 1:00
Activity 3
1:00 - 1:25
Unspoken Truths: Redefining Women's Health & Bodies
This panel addresses taboo topics in women’s health, challenging stereotypes, breaking stigmas, and fostering open conversations on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Speakers
Dr. Aisha Al Sheikh
Founder, Minds Rewired
Anna Wallace-Scott
Founder, Holistic Midlife
Najla Alfardan
Integrative Wellness Advocate
Jawaher Alfardan
Founder, Niya Yoga
Mariam Ammar
Style Coach
Nevine Kamel
Public Speaking Coach
Moderator
1:25 - 1:35
Q & A
1:35 - 1:50
Point Of View
1:50 - 2:00
Dr. Esraa El Bably
Dentist, UN Spokesperson
2:00 - 2:10
Shadia H. Black
Entrepreneur
2:10 - 2:20
Activity 4
2:20 - 2:30
In Conversation with Amal Ameen and Leen Clive
2:30 - 2:50
Coffee Break
2:50 - 3:05
“Wander Women: Redefining the World Through Travel”
This session celebrates women who explore the world on their own terms. It highlights how travel empowers women to break boundaries, discover new perspectives, and redefine their identities—showing that the journey itself can be a powerful act of freedom and self-discovery.
Speakers
Aisha Almoftah
Tour Operator and Private Tour Planner
Ghada AlThani
Owner, Q Voyage
Rebecca Jurnis
Marketing Manager, Grand Hyatt Doha
Ahmed Shaheen
Radio Host
Moderator
3:05 - 3:30
“Women in Action: The Power of Collective Action & Collaboration”
Bringing together women with unique experiences, this panel explores how their individual stories collectively underscore the power of collaboration and shared learning in advancing women and sparking change.
Speakers
Aliyah Harris
Founder, Alchemy by Aliyah Academy
Rhana Kurdi
Founder, Skydrops
Nejoud Al Jehani
Owner, Halo
Safa Shaikh
CEO, The Label
Vito Cerabona
Founder, Buono Qatar
Moderator
3:30 - 3:35
Closing Remarks from DWF
Speakers
Dr. Femida Ali
Touba Karam
Be part of the movement
Through thought-provoking talks, personal stories, and expert insights, we will explore education, global mobility , health, and leadership—four essential pillars for harnessing a more inclusive and equitable society. Together, these principles shape a future where every woman has the opportunity to thrive, lead, and make a lasting impact.
