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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs on the

28th Universal Postal Congress Agenda

11/9/2025 |

Dubai, 11 September 2025
The 28th Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025, hosted by the United Arab Emirates 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.
The timing of these discussions is particularly significant, with women-owned businesses representing
an important and growing part of the global e-commerce market.

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 sectorʼs 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. The UAE seeks to help carry this agenda forward internationally as a leading model for
womenʼs empowerment across education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

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 per cent 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 UAEʼs 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 Congressʼs focus on women-led entrepreneurship is both significant and
necessary, and it aligns with the UAEʼs 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.ˮ

In line with this vision, and as part of its strategy, 7X is actively supporting SMEs through its innovative
platforms, including NXN, the UAEʼs 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
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