Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Conference 2025

Saturday - October 18, 2025 (12 PM - 12:45 PM UAE Time)

Musa Shaikh

HostBerkeley
H.E. Aarefa Saleh Al FalahiBoard MemberRAK Chamber of Commerce
Professor Dr. Yasmin SardarCEOThe GMS Solution

Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of early detection, education, and support for those affected. This event aims to spread awareness, promote regular screenings, share survivor stories, and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Together, we can create hope, fight stigma, and work toward a future free from breast cancer.

PREMIUM BREAKOUTS

Early Detection and Diagnosis

Regular mammograms, clinical exams, and self-checks help identify symptoms before they spread. Early diagnosis increases survival rates and ensures more effective treatment options.

Breast Cancer Symptoms Awareness

Be aware of changes in breast shape, lumps, or pain. This section educates women and men on identifying symptoms and seeking medical evaluation immediately.

Prevention and Healthy Lifestyle


Balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and avoiding harmful habits strengthen the body’s defense. Learn how lifestyle adjustments protect long-term health.

Modern Treatment Options

From surgery and radiation therapy to targeted and hormone treatments, discover effective solutions tailored to medical needs and recovery goals.

Nutrition and Recovery

Proper nutrition supports breast cancer recovery and treatment tolerance. Diets rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and whole foods boost energy, immunity, and healing.

Mental Health and Emotional Support

Emotional wellness is key during the breast cancer journey. Access mental health resources, counseling, and strategies to reduce anxiety and strengthen resilience.

Survivor Stories and Inspiration

Read powerful stories of breast cancer survivors who overcame challenges with courage. Their journeys inspire strength, awareness, and determination in others.

Community Events and Awareness Drives

Participate in awareness walks, fundraising marathons, and seminars. Help educate communities and promote early detection and prevention.

Research and Medical InnovationE

Stay informed about breakthroughs in breast cancer research. Innovative technologies, clinical trials, and advanced diagnostics are improving global survival outcomes.

Support Groups and Helplines

Connect with support groups and helplines offering guidance, empathy, and resources. Find strength from survivors, caregivers, and professionals who understand your journey.

Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers

Celebrate the dedication of doctors, oncologists, and nurses leading the fight against breast cancer. Expert care and compassionate guidance make recovery more hopeful.

Volunteer and Get Involved

Volunteer, donate, or advocate to support patients and fund research. Your contribution spreads awareness and brings hope to thousands affected by breast cancer.

TOPICS YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT, ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, & UNFORGETTABLE TAKEAWAYS.

This is an initiative of Berkeley Middle East which aims at the CEO learning and development; so they can create a difference in the world and contribute towards the society by utilizing their skills with lot of networking and relationship building opportunities.

Keynotes

Our keynotes will provide you access to the most impactful and powerful thought leaders on the program. Hear from high-profile thought leaders and Business Executives as they cover key business trends that are driving the future of work.

Breakfast Briefings

Our breakfast briefings are sessions which give you a chance to get a deeper perspective on a topic and also get the chance to get into debate on the topic. We’ve designed them to provide the chance for open and frank discussions about the current trends and challenges impacting the profession whilst enjoying delicious food in the company of industry colleagues.

Workshops

Choose from workshops; Transform which are carefully designed to provide tangible takeaways and practical toolkits that deliver value and impact in the post-pandemic world.

CoLabs

Our CoLabs focus on a key business challenge. You will be guided through the process in small peer groups using design thinking or agile learning methods. Get to the heart of the issue and develop deeper insights, reach conclusions and formulate recommendations for the future. Our CoLabs give you tangible takeaways to be able to implement immediately into your organisation.

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Lightning Talks

Illuminate us but make it quick! True to its name a lightning talk is a very short presentation on a current topic in a quick, insightful and clear manner.

Thought Exchange Roundtables

Sharing experiences and knowledge are key elements. These roundtable discussions with small groups of peers give you the chance to share perspectives on hot topics and key challenges facing the profession. Have your say on the topics you want to discuss on the day!

InFocus Panels

Our expert panel made up of business thought leaders and executives will share their insights and pioneering research around the future of women. This interactive session looks beyond re-imaging how things are and towards innovating the endless possibilities of what they could be.

Exclusive Masterclass

A masterclass is a means to present a real-world account on a particular topic, situation or event. Led by a speaker with expert knowledge or skills in a particular area these sessions often provide best-practice advice or insight into new or innovative solutions that are forging new paths.

Awards, Certificates & Digital Badges

An exclusive, glamorous affair, where the winner will be recognised for their outstanding contributions.

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12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

OPENING REMARKS & INTRODUCTION

Host

Dr. Musa Shaikh
Berkeley Middle East Holding

Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Royal Family Investment Advisor
  • Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women – Founding Director

Shaikh is a Certified Public Accountant, a Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, and a CGMA from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, an Associate member of the Institute of Financial Accountants, a fellow member of International Accountants. He is a Certified Internal Auditor from the Institue of Internal Audit, Florida, USA, a Certified Information System Auditor, and a Fellow Member of Securities and Investments from CISI, United Kingdom. He is a double graduate in law and business, LLB (Hons) from Buckinghamshire New University UK, a Master in Law from Kings College London, a Master in Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, a Master in Public Administration from Chichester University, He is a Certified Project Management Professional from PMI, USA. He has amazing capabilities to innovate, equipped with deep knowledge of Artificial intelligence, system architecture, and data sciences. He is a certified Amazon AWS Data Analytics and certified Solutions Architecture Professional. He has more than 20 years of experience in leading financial strategies, planning & budgeting, corporate governance, FP&A, VC, Corporate finance, strategies for turnaround, Risk and compliance management, acquisitions for startups & large projects, financial modeling, due diligence, and advise on leading key business complex matters on a global scale.

12:15 PM – 12:30 PM

Speaker:

H.E. Aarefa Saleh Al Falahi
RAK Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

  • RAK Insurance Company – Board Member
  • Emirates Sports & Cultural Club – Board Member
  • RAK SME Association – Member of the Board
  • RAK Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Committee​ – Chairman
  • Business Industrial Academic Council Committee HCT, UAE – Member
  • Computer Information Sciences Industrial Advisory Committee in HCT, RAK – Member
  • Women on Board Circle (2020) formed by Sh Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan – Member
  • Senior Branch Manager in one of the leading banks in UAE  with total 20 years experience in 3 main leading banks – Vice President

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Speaker:

Professor Dr. Yasmin Sardar
MBBS,DGO. MRCOG(London UK), AMRCS (Canada)

CEO – The GMS Solution, Canada

  • Professor of Ob-Gynae & Director of REI
  • Canadian Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and IVF & Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
  • Chief of Ob-Gynae, Director of Women’s Health, & Advisor to Hospital CEOs
  • MRCOG (UK); Fellowship-trained in Maternal Fetal Medicine at King’s College London
  • Advanced IVF and Reproductive Medicine training from leading centres in the UK and Canada
  • Over 15 years of senior consultant and leadership experience across four continents

EVENT TEAM

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Imthiyas Hameed

Group Director Operations

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What You Need to Know About Us

Berkeleyme & MS Global Women Foundation aims at bringing change in women development. We are striving to create projects which will generate job opportunities for women, great access to health opportunities, and most important is education at the doorstep.

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