AGENDA

8.30 Registration and refreshments

9.00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Natalie Lindo, Radio Presenter, Arabian Radio Network

Recap on 2018 forum outcomes: the achievements, new initiatives and improvements

Sally Corander, MD, INTERACT
Representative from FBMA

9.10 Government Welcome Speech 

Fatima Bint Mubarak’s Strategy 2019-2020
Objectives, focus and the plan for 2020 and beyond

Dr Mai Al Jaber, Medical Director, Healthpoint, Member of Emirates Medical Association and Board Member of UAE National Olympics Committee and Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy

09.30 International Keynote Speech: Singapore

The Power of Sport

A passionate and inspiring speech from inspirational, driven leader who recently founded Singapore’s newly appointed Women in Sport Committee, under Singapore National Olympic Council.
Dr Teoh has a wealth of experience getting people moving and active from injury, including top class athletes. From how the London 2012 Paralympics changed her life to waiting 25 years to achieve her ultimate goal, Dr Teoh will inspire us all.

Dr Teoh Chin Sim, Singapore’s first female sports physician, Founder, Women in Sport Committee Singapore, SNOC, Member Executive Committee, Singapore Disability Sports Council, Anti Doping Committee, International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Chief Medical Officer, Team Singapore – 2018 Asian Games

10:00 Featured Interview: Saudi Arabia

A Changing Future – Advancing Women’s Sport & Leadership in Saudi

Dr Heidi Al Askary, Acting Director Planning & Development, General Sport Authority Saudi, CEO, Special Olympics Saudi

10.30 Speed Networking & Refreshment Break

11.15 Interactive Quiz

A fun icebreaker to ease you back into the next session – test your knowledge on inspiring businesswomen in the industry and women in sport

11.25 Panel Debate & Q&A:

Breaking Down Barriers
Increasing participation in female sport and activity and encouraging a healthier lifestyle
PART 1: Education – Sport & Health
In the light of the many illnesses arising related to lifestyle choices, there has never been more need for physical activity and a healthier lifestyle than now.

What role should schools take to ensure children are active and educated about their health and wellness? What are the Government initiatives in place to help this?

Last year’s forum included an interview with the Ministry of Education on the improvements being made to the PE. One year on, we look at the progress made and what other initiatives the Government have implemented.

Representative from the Ministry of Education
Representative from Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Representative from Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre

(Students and teachers represented in the audience)

12.15 PART 2: Role Models

The Right Role Models: How can we engage young girls in the right way? How effective are the use of influencers? What responsibility should brands take?
Parental engagement. What emphasis should be placed on educating and engaging parents? Are parents happy for their daughters to exercise or participate in sport? Is there still a need for private ladies only sports?

Moderator: Natalie Lindo, Radio Presenter, Arabian Radio Network
Panellists:

Manal Adel Rostom, Athlete, marathoner and mountaineer, Nike Dream Crazier Campaign
Areen Abuhejleh, Executive -Consumer Events & Sponsorships, Daman – National Insurance Company
Clari Lekhmul, Silver medallist, Special Olympics Athlete, Certified Zumba Instructor, Daman Local Hero and Office Assistant, CSM Sport & Entertainment
(young athletes and parents represented in the audience)

13.00 Open Interactive Group Discussion
Attendees break into 3 groups and each facilitator leads the discussion coming up with solutions from the earlier discussions.
3 questions will be given to each group who will feed back to the forum with their ideas.

13.30 Feedback & Closing Remarks from the Moderator

13.40 Lunch & Networking

14.30 Close of Women Leaders in Sport & Health Forum 2019