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8/29/24, 4:43 PM Etihad Credit Insurance commemorates Emirati Women’s Day with event titled ‘Empowering Women to Shape the Future’

H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of ECI, moderated a session at the event with Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of
Citibank N.A., UAE Onshore. The main goal of the session was to draw inspiration from Shamsa Al
Falasi’s impressive career path and shed light on her key achievements while discussing the challenges
she confronted in her professional journey; particularly addressing her experiences in international trade
across the years.

On this occasion, Shamsa Al Falasi said: “Enhancing women’s role and participation in the international
trade sector has proven to be of integral importance and priority in contributing to the economic, social
and cultural agendas and its long-term sustainability.

The UAE has been a testament to drawing positive outcomes with the inclusion of women across
various sectors that subsequently contributed to the creation of a sustainable future, and further proving
that empowering females impacts society’s economic and social goals and acceleration”.

From her side, H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei shed light on the significance of empowering women and ensuring
equal opportunities to promote the advancement of the international trade sector. She further highlighted

the role of Emirati women in leading economic growth and their presence in foreign trade and
entrepreneurship. H.E. Al Mazrouei commended Shamsa Al Falasi’s journey, which serves as an
inspiration both at a professional and personal level, especially in the conventionally male-dominated

field of international trade. She regarded Shamsa Al Falasi’s success story as a vivid reflection of the
UAE’s success in promoting female participation in the spectrum of trade.

The session delivered insights on the strategies and initiatives that encourage inclusivity and
adaptability in work environments, and on the vast efforts of both H.E. Al Mazrouei and Shamsa Al Falasi
in boosting institutional inclusivity. It also underscored their role in harnessing the potential of innovation,

technology, and sustainability to devise business strategies that ensure diversity, flexibility and
achievement across the industry.

The event served as an ideal platform for participants to interact with both speakers and engage in
discussions on topics such as enhancing inclusivity, addressing challenges and empowering women in

the trade sector. The session included a Q&A with the aim of promoting new perspectives and ideas to
improve communication among Emirati women.

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