3rd Arab Women Leadership Forum on Nov.19

(Dubai) – Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) is going to host the third edition of its flagship Arab Women Leadership Forum on November 19-20 in Dubai. The two-day forum will focus on issues and opportunities surrounding the role of women in the boardroom under the theme “Board Leadership & the Case for Diversity.” The Arab Women Leadership Forum will feature national and internationally-recognized speakers and accomplished women role models.
Keynote speakers of the event include Speaker of the UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC), H.E. Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Mur, H.E. Princess Amira Al-Taweel, Wife of HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Vice Chairwoman of Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation. The event will be held under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and led by Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment and wife of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
Commenting on the aims of this year’s Arab Women Leadership Forum, Chairperson of DWE Board Mona Al Marri said: “Real economic progress depends on an enlightened and inclusive approach that recognizes the essential role women play in the professional sphere. Our goal at DWE continues to focus on encouraging a shift in approaches and policies that are more gender-inclusive while simultaneously working to highlight and tackle those issues that impede women’s progression to positions of leadership”.