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8/21/25, 3:27 PM Empowerment of women remains one of the UAE’s strategic priorities
She said: “We take pride in the remarkable achievements of Emirati women across all sectors.
Through this dialogue, we aim to expand cooperation with women entrepreneurs in China by
fostering economic partnerships built on diversity and innovation, while sharing success stories
that inspire the next generation of women leaders in both countries.”

The event was aimed at strengthening the global presence of Emirati women, highlighting their

remarkable achievements, and fostering international partnerships between successful women
leaders in the economic sector in both the UAE and China. These efforts align with the UAE

wise leadership’s vision to support and empower women and to reinforce their role in shaping
the future.

The UAE delegation participating in the event - organised by the Consulate General of the UAE

in Guangzhou - was led by Badreya Al Maidoor and included Mariam Alshamsi, Consul General
of the UAE in Guangzhou; Emirati entrepreneur Maryam Al Mansoori, General Manager of

Rebound; as well as representatives from Sky River and Esaal.

The event featured a series of panel discussions highlighting women’s roles in vital sectors such
as sustainable finance, investment, fintech, green building, and the localization of foreign
companies in the UAE. Women leaders from both countries shared their professional
experiences and the opportunities that empowered them.

The event marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s ongoing efforts to reinforce the pioneering
role of Emirati women in sustainable development, in line with the objectives of the “We the UAE
2031” vision and several other national goals.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced that it will host the UAE Africa
TourismInvestment Summit on October 27, 2025, in Dubai, as part of the Future Hospitality
Summit (FHS World 2025) - one of the leading global platforms for the hospitality, tourism, and

investment sectors. The Summit aims to enhance economic and tourism partnerships between
the UAE and African nations, boosting mutual investments across key priority sectors,
particularly tourism, hospitality, and related services.

As part of the initiative, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with The Bench - the organizers of FHS World - in the presence ofAbdulla
bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. The MoU was signed by Badreya Al

Maidoor, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry, and Daria
Smith, Portfolio Director at The Bench. The two parties will collaborate on organizing the event
and coordinating its promotional efforts, in line with the Summit’s objective of highlighting
investment opportunities in tourism-related activities and projects across the African continent.

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