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Universal Postal Congress focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs

WAM
12th September 2025, 15:26 GMT+11

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

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