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Universal Postal Congress focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs

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DUBAI, 12th September, 2025 (WAM) -- The 28th Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025, hosted
by the UAE, brings together delegates from over 192 member countries of the Universal Postal
Union to shape the future of the global postal sector.

Central to its agenda is bridging the gap for women entrepreneurs by enabling their access to global
trade networks, advanced digital infrastructure, and inclusive financial services.

These conversations come at a pivotal moment, as women-owned businesses are emerging as a
vital force in the global e-commerce market. By leveraging the postal sector’s unmatched reach
across logistics, digital, and financial services, the Congress aims to identify actionable strategies

that empower women entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and play a stronger role in the
global economy.

Women entrepreneurs in the UAE are experiencing significant growth, supported by progressive
policies and initiatives that empower female-led enterprises, in line with the National Policy for
Empowerment of Emirati Women 2023-2031. Today, Emirati women own more than 128,500 small

and medium enterprises (SMEs) and oversee over 135,000 projects across the country.Meanwhile,
businesswomen in the UAE make up 18 percent of all entrepreneurs.

Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi, the 28th Congress Chair and Group CEO of 7X, said, “Hosting the Universal
Postal Congress in Dubai reflects the UAE’s enduring commitment to innovation, sustainability, and
global cooperation. We believe that a truly connected world - built on advanced infrastructure and

forward-thinking policies - is one where communities are empowered, economies thrive, and
opportunities are limitless.

The Congress’s focus on women-led entrepreneurship is both significant and necessary, and it aligns
with the UAE’s broader vision for sustainable development, gender equality, and inclusive growth. By
convening global leaders in the UAE, we aim to create actionable strategies that strengthen the role

of the postal sector as a driver of opportunity, particularly for women entrepreneurs.”
In line with this vision, and as part of its strategy, 7X is actively supporting SMEs through its

innovative platforms, including NXN, the UAE’s national network for logistics services that simplifies
access to postal and logistics services through its marketplace and Waslah Post, introduced at the
Congress as the world’s first digital marketplace aggregating postal operators enabling seamless

cross-border trade.
By offering smart digital tools, streamlined logistics, and enhanced access to new markets, these
solutions empower small and medium-sized businesses to scale effectively, improve efficiency, and

strengthen their competitiveness in the digital economy.
As Emirati women continue to lead with purpose and innovation, the UAE’s role as the host of the

28th Universal Postal Congress is reinforcing its commitment to advancing inclusive, sustainable

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