By Rafiq Vayani
DUBAI/KARACHI: The prestigious International Businesswoman Awards, organized by Biz Today International, was successfully held on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 at Karachi Marriott Hotel. The exclusive invitation-only ceremony brought together distinguished women leaders, diplomats, and professionals from diverse sectors to celebrate excellence, leadership, and cross-border collaboration under the theme “Celebrating Visionary Women, Inspiring Leadership, Empowering Futures, and Honoring Excellence Across Borders.”
The Chief Guest of the event was Ms. Dian Ratri Astuti, Working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Indonesia and serving as Consul for Information and Socio-Cultural Affairs at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi. In her keynote address, she appreciated the initiative by Biz Today International and emphasized the importance of empowering women, strengthening international cooperation, and expanding opportunities for female leadership in business and diplomacy.
Key speakers included Sheikh Imtiaz Hussain, Patron of Biz Today International, Raza Abbas, General Manager of Karachi Marriott Hotel, and Habiba Khan, Director Sales at Karachi Marriott Hotel. The event also featured insightful remarks from Shireen Kamal and Sana Hashmi, who emphasized leadership, innovation, and the growing role of women in shaping the global business landscape.
The prestigious awards recognized outstanding achievers including Shazia Mateen, Chef Mehwish Rizvi, Nazish Ayaz, Maryam Kausar, Mona Siddiqui, Chef Benish Hussain Zaidi, Sana Hashmi, Habiba Khan, Kainat Sarfaraz, Hina Asif, Sonia Ashfaq, Shazleen Vahidy Iqbal, Wajeeha Faisal, Saba Rizwan, and Iman Sadiq, who were honored for their exceptional contributions across business, entrepreneurship, culinary arts, leadership, and professional excellence.
The ceremony concluded with strong networking engagements and appreciation for women achievers across industries. Biz Today International reaffirmed its commitment to providing a global platform for thought leadership, recognition, and collaboration, bringing together influential voices to celebrate success, innovation, and empowerment in today’s interconnected world.
