SCCI to Host Business Women Forum in Belgium This Year

27 Sep, 2024

SCCI to Host Business Women Forum in Belgium This Year

The second edition of the Sharjah-Europe Business Women Forum kicks off in Brussels on Tuesday, attracting 500 participants from around the globe. This distinguished event, organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in partnership with the European Women’s Association (EWA), features a prominent group of businesswomen from the UAE and various European countries.

Attendees will include key officials, diplomats, and representatives from Sharjah government entities, such as the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). The forum will host dynamic panel discussions and business meetings aimed at accelerating women's empowerment in emerging economic sectors, equipping them with essential skills for business growth and market expansion.

The agenda emphasizes exploring innovative funding solutions for women-led businesses while facilitating collaboration between Emirati female entrepreneurs and their European counterparts. Additionally, the forum will showcase Sharjah’s unique economic advantages, including its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and legal framework, highlighting the lucrative investment opportunities available to businesswomen and startups looking to establish themselves in the Middle East.

Sara Belhaif Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa, underscores the forum’s strategic importance in fostering collaboration and addressing funding challenges for women-led businesses, aligning with the UAE’s vision for sustainable growth and innovation.