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"The responses are simply that dealing with a gender balanced
workforce results in better company performance," Dr. Enas

Makkawi added.

Abdullah Al Saleh Undersecretary, Ministry of Economy, UAE,

attended the closing ceremony and emphasised that gender
equality is one of 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 oor for many
challenges we face as women. In 20 specialised panels, we

have discussed the challenges that face gender equality and

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