L’ORÉAL PARIS HONOURS SIX LEBANESE CHANGEMAKERS AT FOURTH ‘WOMEN OF WORTH’ EDITION

– L’Oréal Paris recognised six visionary Lebanese changemakers at the fourth edition of ‘Women of Worth’ in Beirut, expanding the community to 25 leaders.
– The program demonstrates the enduring commitment of L’Oréal Paris to championing female empowerment, self-worth, and social progress across multiple sectors.
– Convening over 300 distinguished diplomats, ministers, and community leaders at the Résidence des Pins, the landmark gala reaffirmed that fostering self-belief creates tangible impact across society.
Beirut, Lebanon — 24 September 2026
L’Oréal Paris has marked a defining milestone in Lebanon with the fourth edition of the ‘Women of Worth’ initiative, honoring six exceptional leaders whose work is driving positive change across society. Hosted at the historic Résidence des Pins in Beirut in the presence of the Ambassador of France, ministers, diplomats, and civil society partners, the gala brought the program’s total network of celebrated Lebanese women to 25 across four consecutive editions.

Opening the evening, Ms. Emilie Wahab Harb, Managing Director of L’Oréal Liban, shared the core conviction behind the initiative:
“At the heart of Lebanon’s challenges, when so much comes to a halt, our women keep moving forward. For over fifty years, L’Oréal Paris has been telling women: ‘Because you’re worth it.’ Tonight, that conviction has faces, names, and stories. This is the true meaning of leadership: enabling another woman to say: ‘I can too, I am worth it too, and I can make a difference.’ When a woman owns her worth, she lifts an entire society with her.”

Rooted in the brand’s founding philosophy that self-worth is the cornerstone of female empowerment, ‘Women of Worth’ goes beyond the world of beauty to champion women taking their rightful place in society. Through this platform, L’Oréal Paris provides leaders addressing Lebanon’s most critical challenges with national visibility, institutional support, and an enduring collective network.
Hosted by Ms. Annabella Hilal, the evening honored six trailblazers through dedicated documentary portraits:

Ms. Rima Bikhazi Azar
Healthcare & Community Impact
Modernizing Beirut’s Fouad Khoury Hospital through acute systemic crises, protecting critical patient care while championing nationwide healthcare sustainability.

Ms. Gemy Maalouf
Fashion & Creative Vision
Translating Lebanese textile heritage into an internationally celebrated luxury fashion house showcased across global capitals.
Ms. Rouba Khalil
Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship
Pivoting from Manhattan finance and engineering to build an acclaimed culinary and hospitality enterprise spanning Beirut and Dubai.
Ms. Tiffany Saade
AI, Cybersecurity & Global Policy
Guiding international policy at the intersection of cybersecurity and ethical artificial intelligence to build safe, resilient digital futures.
Dr. Zeina Zeidan
Business Leadership & Corporate Governance
Pioneering executive inclusion as the region’s first signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, opening boardroom doors for female leaders.

Ms. Zeina Daccache
Drama Therapy & Social Change
Pioneering drama therapy and documentary cinema inside correctional institutions to restore human dignity and catalyze landmark legislative reform.
By spotlighting the women who shape Lebanon from within, L’Oréal Paris confirms that true beauty lies in the courage to act, to lead, and to inspire collective progress.