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12/25/2017 تارﺎﻣﻹا ءﺎﺑﻧأ ﺔﻟﺎﻛو - Concrete steps to promote women’s leadership in economic growth taken at WEEGS
In her closing remarks, Reem BinKaram, Director of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, said, "After two days full of
exciting experiences and discussions, we have found effective ways to lead this drive that will change the reality of women in the
world, and enable her to take her rightful place in society. This summit has opened a huge floor for many challenges we face as women.
In 20 specialised panels, we have discussed the challenges that face gender equality and hinder women’s participation in many sectors
of the economy, especially the non-traditional ones. We hope that the recommendations and commitments made here will bring tangible
changes for women."

This summit came up with enlightening projections that are expected to elevate the cause of women in the economy and society. The
organisers of the event hope that by the next edition in 2019, many recommendations will be implemented and tangible results and
success stories will be shared.

The first edition of WEEGS was organised by the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and United Nations Entity for
Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin
Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, and his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed
Al Qasimi, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and Honorary Patron for Global Women’s Inclusion, to achieve
the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2015.

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