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Aurora50’s Advisory Council

The Aurora50 Advisory Council was established in November 2024 to provide strategic guidance, insight and support to help Aurora50 achieve its mission of advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Chair of the Aurora50 Advisory Council is HH Sheikha Shamma bint Khalifa bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Co-founder of Aurora50.

The Aurora50 Advisory Council’s members are:

  • HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Vice President, Kalimat Foundation
  • HE Dr Maryam Al Suwaidi, CEO, UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)
  • Elissar Antonios, Chairperson, INJAZ UAE, and former CEO, Citi UAE
  • Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal, Heriot-Watt University Dubai

The Council’s key focus is empowering women and fostering sustainable growth within the UAE and beyond.

Advisory Council members meet quarterly and serve as advocates, advisors and ambassadors for Aurora50, contributing their expertise and networks to
support key initiatives such as the NOORA corporate women’s network, Pathway20 and Aurora50’s DEI consultancy.