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Queen Rania To Attend Dubai Global Women’s Forum
Queen Rania of Jordan is one of the keynote speakers for the Global Women's Forum that takes place in Dubai on February 23rd and 24th.
Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed will be the other keynote speaker at the event, which is co-organized by the Women's Forum for the Economy & Society and the Dubai Women Establishment.
Queen Rania and Sheikh Abdullah
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Sheikha Manal, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, will welcome guests. The event will shine a spotlight on successful Emirati and Arab women from different fields.
Mona Al Marri, Chairwoman of the Dubai Women Establishment and Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, noted how the event would recognize and further women's empowerment. She stated, "Global Women's Forum Dubai will provide a unique platform for a global dialogue between female decision-makers and leaders of organisations concerned with women affairs. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences in regard to gender balance and the development of women's skills and capabilities. We will also highlight the leading example that our country has set in advancing women and encouraging them to further contribute to the sustainable development of the UAE."
Sheikha Manal and Mona Al Marri
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Some prominent speakers of Day 1 include Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Ameena Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius, and Reem Al Hashemi, UAE Minister of State. They will discuss their own careers and shed light on increasing women's participation in education and the workforce.
On Day 2, Sheikha Lubna, UAE Minister of Development and International Cooperation, will deliver a speech on "Creating Lasting Social Impact," which will explore philanthropic and social models that can bring change.
Christine Lagarde, Dr. Ameena Gurib-Fakim and Reem Al Hashemi
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In addition to strengthening women's roles globally, the event will also look at innovation in light of the technology-driven age, focusing on five key factors: Achieving, Creating, Giving, Energising and Sustaining. The event will also feature interactive workshops and creative exhibits by the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society Discovery.
With so many influential personalities and exciting topics, the Dubai Global Women's Forum is a promising story.
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Sonia Malik
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Sonia writes on current affairs and pop culture. An English graduate from the University of Toronto, she identifies as a global citizen, feminist and nature lover. She will be ready to shake a leg to a peppy Bollywood beat any day.
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