Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM
A delegation from the Ajman Businesswomen Council recently participated in the fifth Gulf Businesswomen’s Forum and its associated exhibition, which aimed to promote “Gulf Women between Empowerment and Leadership”. The event saw a wide participation of business owners, experts, and government officials from GCC and Arab countries, and was organized by the Federation of Chambers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and the Jeddah Chamber of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Amna Khalifa Al Ali, chairwoman of the Ajman Businesswomen Council and member of the board of directors of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, headed the Ajman Businesswomen Council delegation. Al Ali emphasized the forum’s value hosted by Jeddah Chamber in enhancing the contribution of business women to the chambers of commerce and industry. She highlighted the achievements of business owners, and commended their contribution to increasing the GDP of GCC countries. She noted the forum offered a significant platform for exchanging ideas and recommendations supportive of increasing the capabilities of Gulf businesswomen. Furthermore, they aimed at linking innovation with businesswomen’s projects and promoting entrepreneurship.
Dr. Amna Khalifa presented a working paper entitled “Women Personalities in the World of Business and Finance”. The paper outlined valuable and exceptional experiences of female entrepreneurs, emphasized the importance of stimulating and encouraging beginners wishing to enter the field of private projects, and showcased the role and diversity of innovative initiatives aimed at developing and growing the projects of women entrepreneurs and turning their ideas into successful projects.
The forum concluded with several recommendations, including the importance of launching initiatives to strengthen the role and status of Gulf businesswomen. They also called on the Federation of Chambers of the Gulf Cooperation Council to found a permanent committee for Gulf businesswomen’s forums, promoting specialized centers to integrate digital and modern technologies into the work of businesswomen. It recommends including this service in their package of services, promoting the establishment of funds directed to investing in businesswomen’s projects, and establishing a Gulf network for businesswomen in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Finally, the delegation of the Ajman Businesswomen Council met with His Excellency Nasser Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Consul General of the State in Jeddah, and discussed joint cooperation. They also explored ways to enhance cooperation and opportunities for exchanging visits to benefit from initiatives and services in the field of entrepreneurship, especially for women entrepreneurs, and opportunities to participate in events and exhibitions organized by both parties.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – 2:43 PM
From / Amina Al Suwaidi ..
JEDDAH, 28th March, WAM/ A delegation from the Ajman Businesswomen Council participated in the fifth Gulf Businesswomen’s Forum and its accompanying exhibition under the slogan “Gulf Women between Empowerment and Leadership,” with the wide participation of business owners, experts, and government officials from the GCC and Arab countries. This was organized by the Federation of Chambers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Federation of Saudi Chambers and the Jeddah Chamber of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The delegation of the Ajman Businesswomen Council was headed by Dr. Amna Khalifa Al Ali, chairwoman of the council and member of the board of directors of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Ajman business.
Dr. Amna Khalifa stressed the importance of the forum hosted by the Jeddah Chamber, and its role in enhancing the contribution of business women to the chambers of commerce and industry, and highlighting the achievements of business owners and the extent of their contribution to increasing the GDP of the GCC countries, noting that the forum provides a major platform for exchanging ideas and proposals. Supportive of increasing the capabilities that support Gulf businesswomen, as well as linking innovation with businesswomen’s projects and promoting entrepreneurship.
The Ajman Businesswomen Council participated in a working paper entitled “Women Personalities in the World of Business and Finance” presented by Dr. Amna Khalifa. The paper’s axes dealt with a set of valuable and exceptional experiences of female entrepreneurs, the importance of stimulating and encouraging beginners and those wishing to enter the field of private projects, and the role and diversity of innovative initiatives in Developing and growing the projects of women entrepreneurs and turning their ideas into successful projects.
The forum concluded with a number of recommendations, including “the importance of launching specific initiatives aimed at strengthening the role and status of Gulf businesswomen, calling on the Federation of Chambers of the Gulf Cooperation Council to establish a permanent committee for Gulf businesswomen’s forums, and promoting the establishment of specialized centers to integrate digital and modern technologies in the work of businesswomen.” And including this service within their package of services, promoting the establishment of funds directed to invest in businesswomen’s projects, and establishing a Gulf network for businesswomen in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The delegation of the Ajman Businesswomen Council met with His Excellency Nasser Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Consul General of the State in Jeddah, and the delegation also discussed with His Excellency Amani Bu Khamseen, Acting Secretary General of the Federation of Chambers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, ways of joint cooperation.
The delegation of the Ajman Businesswomen Council discussed with His Excellency Muhammad Youssef Naghi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jeddah Chamber, ways to enhance cooperation and opportunities for exchanging visits to benefit from initiatives and services in the field of entrepreneurship, especially for women entrepreneurs, and opportunities to participate in events and exhibitions organized by both parties.
Reda Abdel Nour / Amina Al-Suwaidi
Overall, the fifth Gulf Businesswomen’s Forum proved to be a successful platform for business owners, experts, and government officials to gather and exchange ideas on how to empower and promote leadership among Gulf women. The delegation of the Ajman Businesswomen Council played an active role in the forum, with Dr. Amna Khalifa Al Ali presenting a working paper entitled “Women Personalities in the world of Business and Finance.” The forum concluded with several recommendations aimed at strengthening the role and status of Gulf businesswomen, including the establishment of a permanent committee for Gulf businesswomen’s forums and the promotion of specialized centers to integrate digital and modern technologies in the work of businesswomen. It is clear that there is a growing recognition of the valuable contribution of businesswomen in the GCC and Arab countries, and we can expect to see more initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering them in the future.