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The Group Head of Human Resources at Barwa Bank, Fawziya Al Abdulla, after receiving the Qatar Businesswomen Awards 2013.
DOHA: The Group Head of Human Resources at Barwa Bank, Fawziya Al Abdulla, has won a prestigious award in the Innovation category at the Qatar Businesswomen Awards for 2013.
The Qatar Businesswomen Awards identify and pay tribute to Qatari women who contribute to Qatar’s society and economy through their significant professional or entrepreneurial achievements.
CEO of Bawa Bank, Steve Troop, said: “As a fast-growing business, we are keen to support, attract and retain talent that contributes to our business and we’re very proud that Fawziya received this award. Qatar is dedicated to the empowerment of women and as a local bank we want to show our full support for this.”
Nine top Qatari business and professional women were recognised by the Qatar Businesswomen Association (QBWA) during the Qatar Businesswomen award ceremony held under H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.
“Qatar International Businesswomen Forum plays an important role in opening new horizons for businesswomen in Qatar, and receiving this award is a great honour. I’m extremely lucky to have a career that I enjoy and find highly rewarding and I hope Arab women are able to strengthen their leadership positions and realise the possibilities that are open to them” Al Abdulla said. The Peninsula
