Abu Dhabi Chamber forms new businesswomen council under HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak

A new board has been established by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council (ADBWC). The action is a component of the chamber of commerce’s initiatives to assist businesswomen and female entrepreneurs in the emirate so that they may improve their economic impact on the capital city.

The new board will be tasked with helping women business owners improve their abilities, familiarise themselves with relevant laws and policies, and understand how to take advantage of local and federal government initiatives and incentives, to mention a few.

The ADBWC, which was presided over by Asma Al Fahim, had among its members, successful businesswomen from Abu Dhabi such as Nour Al Tamimi, Dr Khadija Al Ameri, Marwa Al Mansouri, and Sheikha Al Nuwais.

“Over the past fifty years, the UAE has placed women empowerment amongst its top priorities and supported the Emirati woman to be a key partner in building the UAE,” said chairwoman Al Fahim, commenting on the new formation of the ADBWC.

Since 2001, the ADBWC has promoted women’s entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation in a cutthroat business climate under the Honorary Chairwomanship of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. “Thanks to Her Highness Sheikha Fatima, the Emirati woman is now equipped with all the factors of success to occupy her proper place regionally and internationally,” Al Fahim added.

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Honorary Chairwoman of the ADBWC, according to her, has been a major force in the advancement of women in all spheres, particularly in entrepreneurship. Al Fahim noted that the ADBWC is eager to improve contact with Abu Dhabi businesswomen to keep them informed of the most recent economic changes, stressing that the Council will introduce new programmes and measures to support the business environment and give women entrepreneurs all the tools that are needed so they benefit from local, regional and international markets.