Women leaders, ministers, academics and entrepreneurs are gathering today in Dubai for the 16th Global Women Leaders Conference (Woibex) at Ritz Calrton Hotel. One of the events will be the release of the Top 100 GCC Women Leaders of Tomorrow list by the organizers from Datamatix as a celebration of the 103 years of International Women’s Day.
The 2-day Conference opened at 8 a.m. in the morning today, March 6 with a presentation by the United Nations Resident Coordinator in UAE, Qatar and Oman, Mr. Paolo Lembo. During the seminars, speakers will give presentations on various issues related to the place of modern women in business, governing and industry. The annual Global Women Leaders Conference aims at connecting and inspiring women executives, business managers, professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders from the region and the world. Main agenda of the event remains supporting and strengthening women empowerment by bringing ideas and resources for local and international initiatives. It is giving modern women the opportunity to share experience and innovations for the future development and prosperity of organizations and communities worldwide.
Traditionally held to mark and celebrate the International Women’s Day, the Conference this year will feature key topics for the women’s leadership – Empowering Women Leadership in Government Entities, 21st Century Women Empowerment Strategies and Challenges in Accordance with Global Competitiveness, The Future of Women in Oil and Gas Industry, Challenges faced by women in acquiring Senior Legal and Judicial Positions and Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders. Fundamental traits such as humanity, courage, strength and creativity that every woman leader should possess are praised by the Conference as capabilities that ensure future development and global stability of economy, governance and regional societies.
Among the speakers at the 16th Global Women Leaders Conference in Dubai will be Dr. Haifaa Alajmi, Senior Process Engineer at Kuwait Oil Company, Rosanna Chopra, Managing Director at
Galadari, Ms. Muhra Rashed Sultan Almuhairi, General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi and many others. All delegates will be able to meet and draw inspiration from modern women leaders in politics, business and media, as well as to learn how to successfully manage businessand meet new trends and challenges. Of course, the conference will conclude with announcing the winners of The 12th Middle East Women Leaders Award.
