The 9th edition of the Empretec Women in Business Awards was held during the World Investment Forum in Doha, Qatar, on 26 October 2026.
The Awards acknowledged the contributions of inspiring women entrepreneurs to the implementation of the Global Goals, celebrated their success, boosted their recognition, and empowered women in general.
9 rounds of Women in Business Awards since 2008
Women in Business Awards 2026
Women entrepreneurs honoured at World Investment Forum
The 2026 Women in Business Awards celebrate entrepreneurs driving innovation and growth, and highlight the support needed to scale their enterprises.
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The 8th edition of the Empretec Women in Business Awards was held during the World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 18 October 2023.
Women in Business Awards 2020
The 7th edition of the Empretec Women in Business Awards was held virtually to recognize the contributions of inspiring women entrepreneurs trained by the Empretec programme and to celebrate their success in the world of business.
Meet the finalists
Afnan Kamel Ali (Jordan)
Eureka Tech Academy, Education for students under 18 years old on technology, innovation, programming, and engineering
Paula Itati de la Vega Sánchez (Argentina)
Bioita « utensilios de caña », manufacturing of ecological products
Agda Oliver (Brazil)
Meu Mecânico, Mechanical services for vehicles
Sandra Milena Sánchez Valenzuela (Colombia)
Agencia Internacional SHARK, Digital business and marketing services
Ana María Villavicencio Flores (Ecuador)
Finca Agroturística Don Antonio, Agrotourism and gastronomy
Kayan Motashaw (India)
LivRite Foods, Manufacture of honey “Beelicious”
Julian Nyamahunge Omalla (Uganda)
Delight Uganda Ltd, Processing, packaging and distributing popular fruit drink “Cheers”
Sandra Anne Ghouse (Malaysia)
3E Training and Education Sdn Bhd – Soft skills and corporate training company
Nicoleta Hritcu (Romania)
SC Retro Food SRL and SC Cuptorul Moldovencei SRL, Manufacturing and sale of bread, cakes, and fresh pastry
Hadija Jabiri Pheri (Tanzania)
GBRI Business Solutions Company Limited, Growing, packaging, and exporting vegetables and fruits