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Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council Hosts Emirati Women’s Day Forum To Celebrate And Advance The Role Of Emirati Women
In Business And Society

The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC), a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry,has organized the TEXT LINKS
Emirati Women’s Day Forumto honorand celebrate Emirati women’s achievements in the business sector in Abu Dhabi, and inthe field of social Artificial Intelligence
development work in the UAE. This event reflects the Council’s commitment to empowering women and enhancing their presence in the private
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sector locally and internationally, supporting comprehensive and sustainable economic development.
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The Forum, which was held under the slogan Collaborating for Tomorrowat the ADBWC headquarterswas attended by Her Excellency Asma Al E-Marketing
Fahim, Chairwoman of ADBWC and HE Noor Al Tamimi, Board Members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber. The event also saw an active
participation of a wide range of businesswomen, female entrepreneurs, and prominent innovators in community development work. advertisement info
On this occasion,Her Excellency Asma Al Fahim, commented and said, “Emirati Women’s Day is a significant annual event celebrating the
achievements and contributions of the daughters of the UAE. Their work and dedication havepositively impactedour national progress, helping
shape a bright future for our beloved nation and its people for generations to come.”
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“The Emirati Women’s Day Forum is a great opportunity for us to reflect on the achievements and progress made by Emirati women, made
possible with thesupport of our wise leadership, and with the support of the pioneer of women's work Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint
Mubarak, President of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme
Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, Honorary President of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and Mother of the Nation.
Her Highness believes in the active role of women in building society, viewing them as a key partner in advancing the economy. One of the most
important initiatives in this effort was the establishment of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, which provided, under the umbrella of the
Abu Dhabi Chamber, an environment where creative women can thrive in the business ecosystem in both the local and global markets with
confidence and determination. Proudly, the number of women with a Mubdia'h license, which allows female citizens to conduct commercial
business activities from their homes has reached more than 7,102 licenses,” Her Excellency added.
Inspiring and Collaborating for Future Generations

The Forum included a panel discussion moderated bythe CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, Khuloud Al Omian. The panel included:Her Excellency Raja Al
Mazrouei, CEO at Etihad Credit Insurance;Sindiya Ibrahim,Serial Entrepreneur, and Head of Entrepreneur Support Unit at Khalifa Fund For Enterprise Development; Salama
Bint Saif Al Tenaiji, Official Spokesperson for the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood Bullying Prevention in Schools; and Dr. Salama Al Hosani, Executive
Medical Director of the Ambulatory Healthcare Services at Pure Health.

The panel focused on inspiring and collaborating with future generations of female entrepreneurs and innovators by highlighting the growth, development and successes of the
participants' careers and experiences, and the importance of intergenerational support and collaboration in fostering the growth of Emirati women, ensuring that the progress
women make today lays a strong foundation for tomorrow's success.
Moreover, the panel reviewed the opportunities and challenges facing Emirati women in the local and global business sectors and highlighted their prominent contributions to
enhancing the growth and prosperity of the private sector in Abu Dhabi. The panel also discussed the support and opportunities provided by ADBWC to creative women in the
sector.

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