Tyra Banks to headline Access Granted discussion series by Access Abu Dhabi

• Published date: 19 May 2022
• Publication title: LETA

Businesswoman Tyra Banks will visit Abu Dhabi later this month as part of the Women of Web3 delegation hosted by Access Abu Dhabi, a Maven Global Access Programme powered by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). The programme supports the expansion of women and minority-led businesses into Abu Dhabi.

A highlight of Tyra Banks' visit will be headlining the inaugural session of the Access Granted discussion series at Saadiyat Rotana, The Ballroom on Thursday, 26th May 2022, with a limited number of tickets available to the public. Banks will join Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), the government entity overseeing ADIO's activities, in front of an audience of business community members, business students and changemakers to share her journey and future as an entrepreneur. They will also discuss opportunities for women in business in Abu Dhabi.

Access Granted featuring Tyra Banks will provide rare insight into the acumen of one of the world's most iconic fashion models in history who is now a media and business pioneer with a portfolio that includes her Emmy Award winning production company, Bankable Productions. Through her production company, Banks has made television history having created and executive produced "The Tyra Show", with programming that spanned from Tyra interviewing multiple U.S. Presidential candidates to topics that focused on issues faced by young women. "America's Next Top Model", which she created and served as Executive Producer, is the second longest running reality show in America. Her latest venture, premium ice cream brand, SMiZE Cream, is gearing up to take its success global.

A champion of diversity in business, Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa shared his enthusiasm about the forthcoming delegation. "We look forward to welcoming Tyra Banks and the 'Women of Web 3' delegation to Abu Dhabi as part of our continuing vision to support ambitious business leaders cultivating innovative, globally exportable solutions." He added, "With the abundant opportunities for innovative businesses in Abu Dhabi, ADIO is committed to supporting companies seeking growth in and from the emirate. Access Abu Dhabi provides a gateway for entrepreneurs from all backgrounds to plug into an...