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encouraging suppliers to expand their operations to women owned and managed businesses, the pillars of WEP are not only workable, they are
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"The responses are simply that dealing with a gender balanced workforce results in better company performance," Dr. Enas Makkawi added. Gender Roles
Abdullah Al Saleh Undersecretary, Ministry of Economy, UAE, attended the closing ceremony and emphasised that gender equality is one of Gender Equality
the biggest goals around the world, especially when all sectors in the market are increasingly interdependent and require diverse viewpoints
and perspectives to enable innovation.
He said, "This is an international platform that furthers the vision and philosophy of the UAE with regards to the empowerment of women. I would like to express deepest
thanks on behalf of the UAE Ministry of Economy to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, for his
patronage and supporting women to reach the highest positions in society and economy."

"Legislations will be the main aspect for developing women’s skills and enabling their economic empowerment and bridging the gap between the two genders. UAE is trying
every day to set an example. A few months ago, the UAE launched an equality booklet for the public sector, which will help companies to take the steps required to implement
the highest standards and best practices of bringing about equality in its true sense. We are aiming to become the #1 country in gender balance internationally by 2021," he
added.

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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