Gulf News & BeingShe to Host She Means Business Summit in UAE

Gulf News, in association with women’s empowerment organisation BeingShe, will host She Means Business on October 23, 2026, bringing together women entrepreneurs, founders, corporate executives and changemakers from across the UAE. The full-day summit, scheduled to take place in Dubai, will celebrate women’s achievements while sparking conversations about the future of entrepreneurship, leadership and business. The venue is yet to be announced.

Key Highlights:

• Gulf News and BeingShe will host the women-focused summit in Dubai
• Women entrepreneurs and business leaders will discuss leadership, growth, and innovation
• The event will create networking and visibility opportunities for women across the UAE

The initiative combines the media reach of Gulf News with BeingShe’s focus on women’s empowerment, visibility, and professional networking. It aims to provide a platform where women can share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections that can lead to collaborations and new business opportunities.

A key part of the programme will be panel discussions and conversations featuring women leaders and entrepreneurs from different sectors. Discussions will cover areas including entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, business growth and brand building, while addressing some of the opportunities and challenges women encounter as they progress in their careers and businesses.

Networking will form another important element of the summit. The programme is designed to connect founders, executives, industry professionals and other business stakeholders, creating opportunities for participants to develop relationships with potential investors, collaborators and mentors.

The initiative will also extend beyond the live event through the She Means Business magazine, published in association with Gulf News. The publication will highlight women from the UAE’s business community, with several of those featured expected to participate as speakers and panellists at the summit.

By combining print, digital and live engagement, the initiative seeks to give women leaders a broader platform to share their journeys and perspectives. Rather than focusing solely on individual achievements, it aims to place their experiences within wider discussions about ambition, leadership and the changing business environment in the UAE.

The summit comes as women continue to gain greater visibility across the UAE’s entrepreneurial and corporate landscape. For established leaders, the event offers an avenue to share expertise and experiences. Entrepreneurs can gain visibility and build new connections, while women earlier in their professional journeys can gain insights from those who have already built businesses and leadership careers.

Through its focus on conversations, community and collaboration, She Means Business aims to bring together women at different stages of their journeys and encourage stronger professional networks across the UAE.

The event will take place on October 23, 2026, in Dubai, with further venue and programme details expected to be announced by the organisers.