Hosted by Women Impact · WEDO #ChooseWOMEN

Free, by registration

Women's Entrepreneurship Day Summit Bahrain 2026

From Local to Global

Celebrating women who build businesses, create jobs and shape Bahrain's economy.

Saturday, 21 November 2026
3:00–6:00 PM · Bahrain local time
Swiss-Belhotel Seef, Bahrain

Free, by registration. Participation is subject to confirmation.

Dress code: Business attire

The first Bahrain edition

A local platform. A global movement.

This first Bahrain edition brings the WEDO global movement together with Women Impact as local host and UNIDO ITPO Bahrain as Strategic Partner. Around 80 women founders, business leaders and diplomats are expected.

Honoured & Distinguished Guests

Guest of Honour

Dr. Hashim S. Hussein

Head, UNIDO ITPO Bahrain

Distinguished guests

  • H.E. Md. Rais Hasan Sarower

    Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Bahrain

  • H.E. Ambassador Shiferaw Geneti

    Consul General of Ethiopia

  • Mr. Ahmed Abdulla

    First Secretary, Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Seoul

The voices

Six Sectors, Six Stories

Six women leaders, six sectors, ten minutes each: how they started, what they overcame, and what they would tell the next generation.

Jewellery & Design

Mariam Buzaboon

Jewellery entrepreneur

Finance

Huda Radhi

Wellness

Wahiba

Daily Café

Justice

Fatema Ameen

Lawyer, Fatema Ameen Advocate Legal Consultations & Contracts

Human resources

Noof Mohamed Almubarak

Human Resources, Swiss-Belhotel

Technology

Yeseul Song

The afternoon

Programme

Bahrain local time · Saturday, 21 November 2026

Programme details to be confirmed.

  1. 3:00 PM

    Registration and Ethiopian coffee ceremony

  2. 3:30 PM

    Welcome; remarks from heads of mission and Guest of Honour

  3. 3:45 PM

    Six Sectors, Six Stories: founder talks

  4. 5:30 PM

    Recognition and group photo

  5. 5:40 PM

    Networking and Diplomatic Showcase

  6. 6:00 PM

    Close

Working together

Summit partner

Strategic Partner

UNIDO ITPO Bahrain

Join the conversation

From Local to Global

Free, by registration. Participation is subject to confirmation.

Register through Women Impact or enquire on WhatsApp. Your submission acknowledgement explains whether confirmation is pending.

On the horizon

Upcoming events

14 November 2026

AI in business

An Impactful session for women in business

Please view the link on time.

11:48 · Bahrain time · ZOOM meeting

Members: 5.000 BHD ? Non-members: 10.000 BHD

10.000 BHD

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1 December 2026

Bahraini Women's Day

Celebrating the stories, achievements and impact of Bahraini women.

Details coming soon.

Our shared story

Our Past Events

A journey of connection, growth and impact.

A speaker presents business mapping at The Power of Becoming Wealthy masterclass, MAZ Hub Incubator, 7 November 2026.
Event photograph

The Power of Becoming Wealthy – Masterclass

Women Impact’s roleHost

Women Impact hosted “The Power of Becoming Wealthy”, a practical masterclass designed to help women reflect on their business journey, map their goals, and take intentional steps towards financial growth and long-term success. The session brought together an inspiring group of women for learning, discussion, and hands-on exercises in a warm and collaborative setting.

MAZ Hub Incubator, Bahrain

A special thank you to our speakers Marta Stecko and Dagmara Pluta, to MAZ Hub Incubator for hosting us, and to every woman who joined us and made the session so meaningful.

Event highlights — The Power of Becoming Wealthy – Masterclass

A speaker presents business mapping at The Power of Becoming Wealthy masterclass, MAZ Hub Incubator, 7 November 2026.

Photo 1 of 8. A speaker presents business mapping at The Power of Becoming Wealthy masterclass, MAZ Hub Incubator, 7 November 2026.

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Original Pink October artwork identifying the 24 October 2026 event and its historical partners, sponsors and exhibitors
Original event artwork

Becoming Resilient — Pink October Edition

Women Impact’s roleHost, with Royal Bahrain Hospital and BFPA

“From Knowing to Taking Action”: breast cancer awareness with Royal Bahrain Hospital and the Bahrain Family Physicians Association. Approximately 40 participants, including doctors. Honoured by H.E. Stephanie Hallett, U.S. Ambassador. Featured by Times of Bahrain.

Royal Bahrain Hospital Medical Center, Janabiya

Global Marketing Summit, Istanbul

Women Impact’s roleFounder Speaking Engagement

Aminata Dramé spoke on “Whose Voice Is Your Brand?” at the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus.

Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul

Breast Cancer Screening Event

Women Impact’s roleCommunity Partner

Women Impact participated as Community Partner in the event with KIMSHEALTH in Umm Al Hassam, under the patronage of MP Dr. Maryam Al Dhaen.

Umm Al Hassam, Bahrain

Becoming Healthy original artwork with audience and group photographs
Original event artwork

Becoming Healthy

Women Impact’s roleHost, with Royal Bahrain Hospital

Physical health, mental wellbeing and preventive health, with Royal Bahrain Hospital.

Technology & Well-Being Symposium

Women Impact’s roleHost, with institutional collaborators

With the Capital Governorate and Bahrain SMEs Society. Discussion: “Leading Without Burnout: Health, Resilience and Performance from the Inside Out”, covered by the Ministry of Interior.

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Journée du Bien-Être

Women Impact’s roleProgramme collaboration

A wellbeing day with Alliance Française Bahrain.

The Power of Becoming™ Launch

Women Impact’s roleHost

The first edition of Women Impact’s signature development programme, covered by Bahrain Confidential and News of Bahrain.

Date not specified

Founder & Wellness Circle

Women Impact’s roleHost

An intimate circle for founders to share, rest and support each other. “Thank you everyone for today’s event, the space, the energy, the connections and the support.”

Earlier appearances & activities

  • She’s BRAVE

    Founder Speaking Engagement

    Aminata Dramé spoke at She’s BRAVE at The K Hotel.

  • World Diabetes Day awareness

    Awareness activity

    World Diabetes Day awareness is documented in Women Impact’s November 2025 timeline.

Embassies · Institutions · Brands

Partner with us

Embassies and institutions can take part by:

  1. Attending as an honoured guest of our celebrations
  2. Nominating a woman entrepreneur from your community to be recognised
  3. Showcasing your country's women-led businesses and culture
  4. Partnering with Women Impact on programmes throughout the year

Sponsors and brands support through venue, catering, gifts, flowers, health services or funding, and receive visibility at our events, on our website and on @womanpowerbh.

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