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Saudi and UK women leaders meet in London to discuss cultural ties
A group of leading Saudi and British women met in London on Friday to discuss the role of culture, storytelling and creative exchanges in strengthening ties between communities.
The gathering, hosted by Dame Susan Langley, the lady mayor of London, at her official residence, Mansion House, brought together women who hold leading roles in the fields of culture, education, business, finance and academia and have strong personal and professional links to both Saudi Arabia and the UK.
Read more here.
Johara Global and Blme Capital Company Announce Partnership to Advance Women’s Leadership
Johara Global is pleased to announce a new partnership with Blme Capital Company built on a shared commitment to strengthening women’s leadership across the GCC, the UK and internationally. As Johara continues to bring women together through meaningful connection and access to opportunity, Blme Capital Company’s values‑driven approach to responsible banking offers a natural alignment.
Blme Capital Company’s work is guided by fairness, honesty, integrity and transparency. Principles that shape its ESG approach and its commitment to positive societal impact. The bank is also a signatory of HM Treasury’s Women in Finance.
Charter, reflecting its support for improving gender balance within the financial sector. This dedication to inclusion mirrors the values at the heart of Johara Global’s mission.
Together, Johara and Blme Capital Company look forward to supporting women at every stage of their leadership journey, creating space for dialogue, and amplifying the perspectives of women shaping the future of business and society. This partnership also recognises the importance of cultural bridge‑building. Connecting women across regions, backgrounds and sectors to share insight, strengthen understanding and broaden the pathways through which women lead.
Johara Global CEO Speaks at Great Futures London
At Future Stores London, Johara Global's CEO joined a panel highlighting the organisation's mission to bridge cultures through art and its four core pillars to foster female leadership.
Alongside Smruti Sriram OBE, CEO Bags of Ethics and Abdulaziz Alghifaili Director, Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia, and moderated by Kate Hardcastle, the session also explored art, luxury and sustainability - part of the UK-Saudi GREAT FUTURES initiative led by the UK Department for Business and Trade.
Lavish and Johara Global collaborate to celebrate Saudi Culture
We are delighted that Johara Global has been featured in Arab News @arabnews, the leading English-language newspaper in the Arab Gulf.
The piece covered our exciting collaboration with Lavish Concept Store as we joined forces for a pop-up event at The Music Room in Mayfair London, celebrating the timeless beauty and rich traditions of Saudi culture.
November 2024.
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Cultural diplomacy: A reflection on Saudi engagements in Europe
We are delighted that Johara Global has been featured in Arab News @arabnews, the leading English-language newspaper in the Arab Gulf.
The article highlights our role in championing cross-cultural celebration in the UK, with Johara’s involvement in events across the kingdom underscoring the growing global influence of Saudi women in culture and sports. Our collaboration with the Saudi Embassy, attended by HRH The Ambassador, further reflects the impact and leadership of Saudi women on the world stage.
November 2024.
Johara Global featured in Arab News
We are delighted that Johara Global has been featured in Arab News @arabnews, the leading English-language newspaper in the Arab Gulf.
The piece covered our exclusive event, Celebrating Saudi Women, Culture and Art hosted by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London in the presence of HRH the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United Kingdom.
Attended by esteemed guests.
June 2024.
Johara Global featured in Hia Magazine
We are delighted to share the prestigious Arabic women's magazine @hiamag 's interview with @johara.global conducted by @savanah.albadri for readers in the professional fields and business mainly in the GCC.
The feature highlights the aims, goals and mission of the social enterprise membership organisation to support women's evolutionary process in the GCC.
Katie Partridge, Chairwoman of Johara Global:
"Women in Saudi are resilient, driven, savvy and feminine. In the West we have a lot to learn from them and by coming together and creating more cross-cultural relationships it will be a beneficial outcome to all."
Read more: Hia Magazine, November Issue
Johara Global Pillar Chair Lexi Novitske announces growth fund for African start-ups
Lexi Novitske Pillar Co-Chair for our Wealth Creation & Entrepreneurship Pillar and partner of Norrsken22 announces setup of $110mn growth fund to back growth-stage start-ups in Africa.
Find out more here.
Johara Global's In-House Expert Kate Bright featured in Harper's Bazaar Saudi
Kate Bright from UMBRA and Johara Global's In-House Security expert has been featured in the latest edition of Harper's Bazaar Saudi in an article entitled '24 Hours with Kate Bright'.
Johara Global Pillar Chair Hanaa Almoaibed featured in Harper's Bazaar Saudi
Hanaa Almoaibed, Co-Chair of our Education & Mediation Pillar has been featured in the latest edition of Harper's Bazaar Saudi in an article profiling a 'Guide to life from women who inspire us'.
Al Johara: A Network for Extraordinary Saudi Women
On 27th March 2019 we held our first event at the Four Seasons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Over 50 of the most influential women from Saudi Arabi and the UK attended the formal dinner and story telling evening about Al Johara’s mission. The event was featured in the Luxury Network International.
