MoU signed to empower women

The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordanian Emirati Businesswomen Council, with the aim of enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two councils.

The MoU aimed to unify efforts supporting the empowerment of women, enhancing their role in sustainable development, supporting their participation in the economic and social development process, and cooperating in launching joint proactive initiatives and activities to enhance women’s positive and active contribution to society in a way that supports the objectives of the two councils and is in line with the plans and directions of the UAE.

The MoU was signed by Marwa Al Mansoori, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and Mrs. Mona Al Rashdi, Board Member of the Jordanian Emirati Businesswomen Council. The signing of the MoU took place at the headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in the presence of representatives from both sides.

Marwa Al Mansoori, said: “The signing of this memorandum of understanding falls within our endeavour at the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council to empower women in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. We believe that they are an important partner in leading and shaping the future of the UAE, so we work tirelessly to help advance their roles in the private sector, providing them with a suitable environment to excel and stimulate their abilities, so that they become a major partner in the process of sustainable economic development.”

She stressed the importance of the MoU in supporting the community of businesswomen and female entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi; given its direct role in opening new prospects for Emirati women to build partnerships, discover fruitful opportunities, and strengthen commercial relations in various regional and global markets.