30 November 2026

Empowering Women in Aviation to Break Barriers and Reach New Heights

The 2025 edition featured an exclusive awards program recognizing individuals and organizations leading the way in gender diversity across aviation and aerospace in more than 19 nations. As a premier initiative in the MENA region, this celebration honored those whose dedication and contributions significantly advanced opportunities for women in the industry.

2026 Event Features

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Awards Program

An exclusive awards program will honor trailblazing women advancing gender diversity in aviation.

Scholarship Programme

Scholarships will support young women in advancing their careers. Winners will be announced at the event.

Smart Pods

Exclusive smart pods for aviation colleges provide a platform to engage with 300+ students and promote courses.

CV Drop-Off

A CV Drop-Off facility will connect graduates with job and internship opportunities in aviation and aerospace.

2025 Sponsor and Partners

2025 Supporters

TESTIMONIALS

An exceptionally well-curated conference featuring inspiring leaders, engaging discussions, and a memorable awards ceremony. Proud to be part of such an impactful platform.

Captain Nevin Mahmoud Darwish

A well-organized conference that enabled meaningful engagement and highlighted the role of targeted training in advancing women’s leadership in aviation.

Eng. Wahhaj Hamed Motawie President, Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation

A powerful reflection of how diverse voices shape a more sustainable, collaborative, and equitable future for aviation.

Maryam Telmesani VP of Sustainability, SAUDIA Group

Inspiring and highly relevant sessions that showcased women’s vital role in shaping aviation’s future and encouraged valuable industry connections.

Basem Shawesh Head of ANS Training and ELP, Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation

A rewarding learning experience with global aviation experts and a great opportunity to share insights with future industry leaders.

Marvi Bilal Deputy Director (Commercial), Pakistan Airports Authority

An inspiring platform celebrating women’s impact in aviation through authentic, forward-looking conversations on leadership and collaboration.

Swati Unnikrishnan Consulting Director, SITA

A well-organized forum that enabled meaningful engagement, knowledge sharing, and continued dialogue with industry leaders.

Natalie J. Salinas Founder & CEO, Nth Consulting Group

A valuable opportunity to contribute to discussions on sustainability, innovation, and women’s contribution to aviation.

Abeer Al Hashimi Founder & Managing Partner, Vibrant Work Advisory Services

An energizing conference focused on empowering future generations and amplifying women’s voices across the aviation sector.

Eithar Alyaqoub Aerospace Engineer, Saudi Airlines

A high-impact event that successfully combined inspiring leadership, strong engagement, and meaningful industry dialogue.

Zaina Alhejin Head of Communication, Boeing Saudi Arabia

An enriching experience that encouraged open dialogue on leadership, transformation, and empowering women in aviation.

Dr. Heba Bakr Khoshaim VP for Student Life, PSU

A powerful reminder that progress in aviation begins with human connection.

Eng. Rana Algowaiz Executive Director, Saudia Cargo

A high-impact conference offering meaningful discussions, strong networking, and a platform to amplify women’s voices in aviation.

Nora Almohizai Space Generation Advisory Council

An honor to contribute to discussions on diverse career pathways alongside professionals shaping the future of aviation.

Liana Coyne Director, Coyne Airways

2025 Speakers

Abeer Al Hashimi

Founder and Managing Partner

Vibrant Work Advisory Services

Abir Dali

Student Pilot and a Chemical Engineer, Student

Amal Hejles

Digital Strategy Director

MATARAT Holding

Andrew Tyler-Smith

Chief Executive Officer, Red Sea International Airport

Apiu De Maiwak

Principal Aerodromes and ground Aids

South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority

Ayman AboAbah

CEO, Riyadh Airports/Sami Alotaibi, Acting CHCO, Riyadh Airports

Basem Shawesh

Head of ANS Training and ELP

Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation

Buthaina Alghunaim

Airworthiness Duty Manager, Gulf Air

Gulf Air

Captain Al Harath Bin Sama

Pilot Instructor

Intercontinental Aviation Academy

Capt. Nevin Mahmoud Darwish

Pilot A330, WIA-ME member / Egypt Air

Dina BelJaflah

Vice President, WIA - ME

Dr. Heba Bakr Khoshaim

VP Students Life

PSU

Dr. Mody Alkhalaf

Director Talent Development, Riyadh Air

Dr. Sofia Mateou

Associate Professor, Aviation Management

PSU

Eithar Alyaqoub

Safety and Quality Specialist Aerospace Engineer

Saudi Airlines

Eng. Rana Algowaiz

Executive Director BD & Partnerships

Saudia Cargo

Eng. Wahhaj Motawie

President, Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation

Hazar Hafiz

Head of Marketing and Customer Experience

flyadeal

Heba Abozenadah

Talent Management Director

Jeddah Airport Company (JedCo)

Lama Alanazi

Aerospace Engineer

Liana Coyne

Director

Coyne Airways

Lmaa Alseraihi

Environment Field Operative, Red Sea International Airport

Marvi Bilal

Deputy Director - Commercial

Pakistan Airports Authority

Maryam Telmesani

VP of Sustainability

SAUDIA Group

Medlina Amel

Commercial Pilot

Airworks Aviation

Mervat Sultan

President, WIA - ME

Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter

Natalie J. Salinas

Founder & CEO

Nth Consulting Group

Nesreen Kashgari

Director, Talent Acquisition and Human Capital Operations, Saudia Technic

Nora Almohizai

Advisory Council

Space Generation

Norah Alqahtani

Airport Planning Officer

Riyadh Airports

Nouf Abdulkarim

Sucession Planning & Leadership Development Sr. Manager

Riyadh Airports

Ohoud Alfatta

Marketing & Strategic Partnership Expert

Saudia Academy

Rachel Akili

Strategic Advisor, Human Capital daa International

Rawan Aljehani

Head of Digital, Data & BI

Flyadeal

Sarah Alfaiz

Strategic Planning and Intelligence Director, MATARAT Holding

Sohail Ali

Senior VP Operations

AES Global

Sumayyah Khawaji

Director, Operations Efficiency & Standardization

Catrion

Swati Unnikrishnan

Consulting Director - Middle East, Africa, and Turkey

SITA

Yara Toimah

Business Development Consultant, Chapman Freeborn

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2025 Sponsorship

Women In Aviation is an invaluable opportunity to:

Position your company as a leader amongst global CSR brands.
Highlight your support for this important global initiative.
Align your brand with the top global aerospace and aviation companies.
Promote your company as a top employer embracing diversity.
Support a key regional government and community initiative.

We are pleased to invite you to join leading global companies sponsoring this important initiative. Giving you excellent CSR visibility and branding benefits, sponsorship will also provide you with a unique opportunity to position your business as a global supporter of empowering women, changing the perception of job opportunities for women across the sector, and creating a local workforce that will lead future aviation growth.

For sponsorship and programme information, please get in touch with Daksha Patel, Event Director, at daksha@nicheideas.net or +971 56 690 7668