UAE Business: AIBMENA presents Sheikha Shamma Windtower Award 2021 – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: AIBMENA presents Sheikha Shamma Windtower Award 2021 – Gulf Digital News

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, social entrepreneur and prominent activist in the sustainability, gender equality, and international development sectors, has received the 2021 Windtower Award.

The award was presented by the Executive Committee and Advisory Board at the Academy of International Business in the Middle East and North Africa (AIBMENA) hosted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG).

“Windtowers are a quintessential staple of the region’s traditional architecture. It represents resilience as it stands in a place and faces whatever the elements can throw at it,” said Dr Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, President of AIBMENA.

Inspirational leaders

“This is what AIBMENA looks for in an inspirational leader, especially during times of uncertainty. Leaders must inspire strength, resilience, and stability; they give guidance, motivate others to learn from the past, and remain calm in times of trouble. The Windtower Award aims to recognise and celebrate these inspirational leaders from around the region.”

Sheikha Shamma commented: "This award is particularly special as it symbolises the beautiful architecture of our forefathers and foremothers, who paved the way by incorporating sustainable practices into their everyday lives. I would like to thank AIBMENA for this recognition, as well as all those who have shared and supported