Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak to be patron of Arab Woman Awards

Launched in 2009, the ceremony honours Arab women who have excelled in various industries - from business to art to entrepreneurship and fashion.

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Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, has been revealed as the patron of this year’s Arab Woman Awards UAE 2013.

Launched in 2009, the ceremony honours Arab women who have excelled in various industries - from business to art to entrepreneurship and fashion.

This year, the categories have been extended to include woman in governmental positions, and includes women from across the country.

The event is scheduled to take place on December 8 and the Rosewood Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

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