Sharjah -Europe
Businesswomen Forum

  September 22 - 26

Brussels, Belgium

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The Forum underscored the UAE's significant progress and strides in empowering and supporting women, as they have emerged as leaders in various critical industries, demonstrating the nation's commitment to gender equality and female empowerment. The forum featured several interactive components, including a "Firechat," panel discussions and interactive B2B, all focused on providing valuable insights and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs, further advancing the culture of female entrepreneurship.

About the Forum

Sharjah-Europe
Businesswomen Forum

AGENDA

9:30 - 10:00
Registration & networking coffee

10:00 - 10:30
Opening ceremony

10:30 - 11:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: Accelerating women’s economic empowerment through partnership.

11:15 – 11:30
COFFEE BREAK

11:30 – 12:15
Fire chat: Funding the Future:

12:15 – 12:30
SIGN MOU’s

Sharjah Chamber (SCCI) and European Women’s Association (EWA)
Sharjah Businesswomen Council (SBWC) and European Women’s Association (EWA)
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and European Women’s Association (EWA)
SCCI & Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce (ABLCC)

12:30 – 12:40
GIFT EXCHANGE & GROUP PHOTO

12:40 – 13:00
CLOSING REMARKS

13:00 – 14:00
BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH

Belgium Visit Itinerary

Sunday 22 Sept.

Flight from Dubai to Brussels EK183
Hotel: (The Hotel Brussels)
Website: Hotel Avenue Louise | The Hotel Brussels (thehotel-brussels.be)

Monday 23 Sept.

Site visits to touristic destination

Tuesday 24 Sept.

The 2nd Sharjah - Europe businesswomen Forum
Location: (Egmont Palace)
Egmont Palace | Conference Center (ccegmont.be)

Wed. 25 Sept.

Meeting with Chambers and economic site visits

Thursday 26 Sept.

Flight from Brussels to Dubai EK184

Airport shuttle will be secured by UAE Embassy in Belgium

Date: 22 – 26 September 2024

Meet the Team

H.E. Halima Humaid Al Owais

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Deputy Chairperson at Consultative Council of Sharjah, Board Member of Sharjah Chamber Board Member of Invest Bank, Director of Sultan Bin Ali real estate company
H.E Mohamed Al Sahlawi

UAE Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium
UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union
H.E Antoine DELCOURT

Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United Arab Emirates
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United Arab Emirates
H.E. Sara Abdelaziz Bilhaif Al Nuaimi

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)
CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)
H.E. Maryam Bin Alsheikh

Sharjah Businesswomen Council
Director of Sharjah Businesswomen Council
H.E. Fatema Khalifa Al-Muqarrab

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Director of International Relations Department at Sharjah chamber, Board member at Sharjah Consultative Council
H.E Yulia Stark

European Women’s Association
President of European Women’s Association
moderator ms. Asma Mohamsd Hassouni

Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah
Media Office Director