The Emirates Businesswomen Council (EBWC) took part in the 7th GCC Businesswomen Forum, held in the State of Qatar on 12th and 13th November, leading a delegation of 30 Emirati businesswomen. The event was organised under the theme “Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Investment.”
The forum was hosted by the Federation of GCC Chambers, in cooperation with Qatar Chamber, and supported by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The Council stated that its participation—during which it presented a forward-looking vision for empowering Gulf women in the new economy—reflects its commitment to strengthening Gulf-wide cooperation and promoting the exchange of expertise among women entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, including the digital economy, renewable energy, and technology entrepreneurship.
The Council added that its efforts align with the vision of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the General Women’s Union and the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Honorary Chairwoman of the Emirates Businesswomen Council, to support Emirati women’s engagement in entrepreneurship and international representation through initiatives that enhance their global presence in business and economic fields, in line with a national strategy and active international partnerships that reflect the UAE’s leading position in empowering women and expanding their participation in local, regional, and global markets.
Ayesha Mohammed Almulla, Chairperson of the EBWC, said the forum represents an important Gulf platform for unifying visions towards an economic future shaped by Gulf women.
“Building a diversified and sustainable Gulf economy requires genuine cooperation and partnership among businesswomen across the GCC, and expanding joint investment in emerging sectors driven by innovation and knowledge, thereby strengthening the role of Gulf women in the modern economy,” she added.
Members of the UAE delegation held discussions with their counterparts from other GCC countries to explore cooperation opportunities and the exchange of expertise in sustainable finance and entrepreneurial innovation. These engagements, the Council said, contribute to advancing economic integration and empowering Gulf women to take on active leadership roles in sustainable development across the region.
(Inputs from WAM)
