The Multiplier Effect

11th Leadership Excellence for Women Awards & Symposium

Celebrating Energy Trailblazers from the Middle East & Africa

About LEWAS

Now in its 11th edition, LEWAS continues to empower, engage and and elevate the voices driving progress in the energy sector. More than a recognition platform, LEWAS honors women, male allies, and inclusive organizations that are breaking barriers and redefining industry norms in the Middle East.

LEWAS has evolved beyond being solely about women—it is now a brand dedicated to addressing workplace disparities, fostering the next generation of energy leaders, and driving meaningful collaboration. With a strong focus on youth, the future workforce, and women, LEWAS champions initiatives that promote training, mentorship, workshops, and impactful content for both women and men in energy.

At its core, The Multiplier Effect for Diversity and Inclusion demonstrates how diverse leadership and inclusive workplaces create a ripple effect—fueling innovation, collaboration, and long-term success. LEWAS continues to transform workplace culture while celebrating outstanding individuals who are shaping the future of the energy industry.

LEWAS Expands to Africa: A New Chapter Begins
With its expansion into Africa, LEWAS is amplifying its impact by addressing workforce disparities and promoting inclusive leadership across the continent. Through mentorship, training, and thought leadership, LEWAS is building a diverse talent pipeline ready to lead Africa’s energy transformation, in addition to the Middle East.

At the core is The Multiplier Effect — the belief that inclusive leadership drives innovation and sustainable growth.

LEWAS 2025 Awards - Now Open
2025 Award Categories
Academic Achievement - University Student
Academic Achievement - University Professor
Rising Star
Leading
with Excellence
Woman
of Achievement
Corporate
Male Champion
Corporate
Excellence
Who Can Apply?
  • Energy Sectors Applicable

    • Oil & Gas
    • Electricity
    • Coal
    • Nuclear
    • Renewable Energy (Thermal, Wind, Hydro, Solar, Biofuels)
    • Water technologies
  • Related Industries

    • Transport
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Energy Consultancy
    • Energy Investment
    • EPCs
    • Environment
  • Regions
    Middle East & Africa
2025 Theme
The Multiplier Effect:
Shaping the Future Workforce

In 2025, we are refortifying our core mission through ‘The Multiplier Effect’ for Diversity and Inclusion. Through multiple initiatives focusing on the next generation of leaders, the voices of male champions and allies, the workforce of the future, and women’s voices and contributions, we are leading the next stage of the evolution of the workplace.

We will explore:

  • The True Ripple Effect of Leadership Across Organizations
  • Going Beyond the Business Case for D&I
  • Technology as an Enabler of Inclusive Workplaces
  • Global Cross-Generational Inclusion
  • Intersectionality & The Multiplier Effect
  • The Economic Impact of Inclusion


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LEWAS 2024 Awards Winners
Academic Achievement - University Student
  • WINNER: Arwa Al-Saggaf, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA
  • WINNER: Eng. Sama Alarfj, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, KSA
  • WINNER: Roaa Khalifi, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, KSA
Academic Achievement - University Professor
  • WINNER: Prof. Shima Sadaf, Professor, King Faisal University, KSA
  • Dr. Thamraa Alshahrani, Professor, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, KSA
  • Dr. Aliaa Alabdali, Professor, King Abdulaziz University, KSA
Rising Star
  • WINNER: Eng. Marda BuAli, Value Chain Optimization Engineer, Bapco Refining, Bahrain
  • Hadeel Al Gallaf, Engineer, Saudi Aramco, KSA
  • Alaa Aljassim, Process Engineer, Saudi Aramco, KSA
Leading
with Excellence
  • WINNER: Dr. Zainab Saihati, Fuels Team Leader, Saudi Aramco, KSA
  • Buthaina Hasan, Lead-Automation Services, Bapco Upstream, Bahrain
  • Abeer Al Najran, Manager Human Capital, Bapco Refining, Bahrain
  • Dr. Manal Alassaf, Executive Group Director, Information & Digital Delivery, Worley, KSA
Woman
of Achievement
  • WINNER: Celestina Raggi, Vice President Human Resources Middle East and Africa, Emerson, UAE
  • Dr. Amani Musharah, Head of Crude and Products Characterization Group/ Fuels Special, Saudi Aramco, KSA
  • Dr. Ghada Bassioni, President, Saxony Egypt University for Applied Science and Technology, Egypt
Corporate
Male Champion
  • WINNER: Mathias Schinzel, President Middle East & Africa, Emerson, UAE
  • Firas Zawati, Business Development Director, KBR, KSA
  • Prof. Omar Chaalal Omar, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
Corporate
Excellence
  • WINNER: Saudi Telecom Group, KSA
  • AMEA Power, UAE
  • Emerson, UAE

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