Gulf Business Women in Business Breakfast Briefing 2023

Women are increasingly taking the center stage in the business world, empowered by progressive reforms that are being implemented by the government. The UAE is home to talented, innovative, and influential female leaders who shattered the glass ceiling in different sectors including business, technology, healthcare, fashion, beauty, travel, and tourism to lead some of the most successful businesses in the country and the region.

Gulf business is the region’s leading business publication and inspirational supporter of female business leaders, changemakers and entrepreneurs who turned their big dreams and visions into reality.

In partnership with the Women’s Empowerment Principles, established by UN Women and the UN global compact office, we are set to host the first in our series of women in business events. We will get to witness first-hand the region’s most accomplished and influential female leaders as they share their stories and inspire future generations.

The breakfast meeting will provide a platform for peer networking and foster dialogue on how female businesswomen are contributing to economic growth and how future generations can leverage the initiatives that are being implemented to promote women in business in the region.

The Agenda:

08:00am
Registration & Breakfast

09:00am
Chair’s Opening Remarks

09:10am
Keynote Speech: Shaping the Future

09:20am
PANEL 1: THE ROAD TO THE BOARD
How female leaders in the financial service sector can mentor young women who aspire to leadership positions in the industry. How female-led financial institutions are contributing towards economic growth and diversification in the GCC region.

09:50am
PANEL 2: STEM EDUCATION
This panel will explore how to encourage young girls to pursue careers in STEM fields and address the challenges that women face in this male-dominated industry. Panelists will also discuss their own experiences and share best practices for breaking down barriers to entry and achieving success in STEM.

10:20am
PANEL 3: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN FINTECH
This discussion will be on how women can navigate the tech industry and overcome obstacles that they may face. We will also discuss the importance of mentorship and community support for women in tech..

10:50am
Closing Comments

11:45am
Close of Event

Confirmed Speakers:

Oreabetse Matlhare, Founder, The Scalable CFO

Jane Harvey, CEO and Co-founder at Savii

Fazeela Gopalani, Head of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the Middle East

Ishita Sood, Co-founder of Digital Tech Company WakeCap

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