At the recent inaugural UAE Inter-Businesswomen Councils Forum, the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) shared it is committed to championing global best practices that foster sustainability and growth among women entrepreneurs. There, it shared its strategic focus on broadening the commercial scope for women entrepreneurs, uncovering new opportunities, and strengthening their active presence across diverse business sectors.
The Forum was organised in partnership with the Emirates Development Bank, centred around the theme “How to Thrive in a Sustainable Economy.”
Nadine Halabi, Business Development Manager at Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), said that the Forum serves as a proactive platform that facilitates robust discussions, effective communication, and the exchange of insights and experiences among businesswomen.
Halabi emphasised the significance of panel discussions, and noted their role in guiding businesswomen toward sustainable growth strategies, sound investment decisions, and advancements in AI—an essential component in the success of women entrepreneurs in today’s digital economy.
Halabi said that the Forum aims to showcase DBWC’s mission and ongoing commitment to empowering businesswomen to demonstrate their capabilities and talents on the business landscape, which, in turn, assists them in developing their ventures and companies.
The UAE Inter-Businesswomen Councils Forum was hosted by the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council in collaboration with the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), and CCI France UAE – Women Empowerment Committee.
The second edition of the event will be hosted in Dubai in 2024, and is poised to assist women entrepreneurs in achieving their goals and aspirations, enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of their businesses, boosting the growth of their ventures, and elevating their leadership capacities.
The inaugural Forum witnessed a substantial turnout of women entrepreneurs, featuring three discussion panels that explored key issues related to the event’s core theme.
Expert panellists explored topics such as financial literacy, technology and AI applications across different business sectors, and new trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs and companies.