AIWF Founder Haifa Al Kaylani Awarded OBE for Women's Advocacy

Haifa Al Kaylani, President & Founder of the Arab International Women's Forum (AIWF), has been appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in King Charles III's New Year Honours List for her unwavering commitment to advancing the causes of women, young people, and cultural relations between the UK and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Haifa has been a leading force in developing collaboration and economic inclusion for women and young people from the UK and the MENA area since she founded AIWF in London in 2001. Her OBE acknowledges her two decades of leadership, lobbying, and partnership with worldwide networks to advance women's leadership in a variety of fields.

Haifa has been a change agent, particularly in recent years, pushing for women and youth in sustainability, climate action, and economic development. Her worldwide influence includes high-level engagements with the United Kingdom government, the City of London Corporation, and international organizations such as the League of Arab States, the International Labour Organization, and the World Bank.

This OBE recognizes Haifa's outstanding accomplishments and influence, recognizing her position as a change agent, thought leader, and bridge-builder between the United Kingdom and the Arab world. Haifa's dedication to creating relationships and pushing for social and development concerns has made her a source of inspiration in the fields of business, education, and sustainability. The honor recognizes her lifelong commitment to creating a more inclusive and fair future for women and adolescents.