Women in business agenda breaks new ground by entering Turkey - 4/22/2006
Women in business agenda breaks new ground by entering Turkey
The Women in Business International forum will for the first time take place in Istanbul Turkey this week and to highlight the significance of this step, Mr Erdogan, the Prime Minster of Turkey will himself be addressing the audience.
This Forum, which is backed by British Government body UK Trade and Investment, will act as a hub for international delegates from the Middle East, Europe, UK, USA, India, Pakistan and the Far East to discuss the growing and relevant agenda of the positive role business women can play in a world with new opportunities and threats.
Set up nine years ago, Women in Business, a non for profit company based in the UK, organised the first international conference aimed at highlighting the entrepreneurial achievements of women in the Middle East, and provided a vital platform where business women from the Middle East could network. Since then the event has expanded to highlight the role of women in business all around the world.
UK Women and Equality Minister Meg Munn Said:
“I am delighted that Women in Business is now breaking new ground in Turkey in its constant mission to break stereotype and showcase women at the cutting edge of the business world.
“The UK Government is delighted to back this conference, not only because leading edge women here can inspire a whole new generation of women to reach the top of their profession but also because of the lasting friendships and bonds that are created across different cultures and countries. I am confident that business women across the world can play a huge part in bringing nations closer together.
“The guest list of women speakers this year is very impressive with eight first ladies making a contribution further highlighting the importance that different nations now place on this event”
Ahmed Suleiman MBE, founder of the conference, said:
“The forum will also look to create a new international audience and stage to promote Turkey. It will try to move delegates away from the stereotype images that tend to be the norm and rise to the challenges to look internationally in order to facilitate greater economic promotion and the integration of Turkey as part of the international and European trading network. “
The list of attendees at this event includes first ladies HM Queen Rania of Jordan, Mrs Suzanne Mubarak Egypt, Mrs Asma Al Asaad Syria, Mrs Musharraf of Pakistan and Mrs Karzai of Afghanistan.
The Forum will be held from 27 – 28 April, at Ciragan Palace Hotel Istanbul
WOMEN IN BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL
UK Trade & Investment is the lead government organisation that provides support for UK companies looking to develop international business. It also provides support for UK overseas companies wishing to invest in the UK. UK Trade & Investment has a wide range of services, backed-up by a network of trade advisors worldwide who can provide market intelligence, advice on regulations, sales leads, and financial and practical support. www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
Women in Business is a registered brand known internationally. Based in the UK Women in Business is a non-profit making company that started life by organising ‘Women in Business in the Arab World’, an Annual conference for Businesswomen from the UK and Middle East. The initiative aims to promote and encourage business to business networking and the exchange of knowledge and skills between businesswomen from the UK and the Middle East, and the wider international business community. This successful business network also organises training in the Middle East encouraging the economic participation of women in national economies. The initiative boasts the highest of reputations, past speakers at its conferences and events have included :– Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan, Bahia Hariri of Lebanon, Shaikha Hisah Saad Al Sabah of Kuwait, Shaikha Hanadi Al Thani of Qatar, Shaikha Lubna Al Qassimi and Mrs Zanele Mbeki and also a number of leading figures from government and the international business community. As well as running Business Skills Training programmes, Women in Business and the Arab British Chamber of Commerce, have launched a joint membership benefits programme called Women in Business at the Chamber. Recently WIB organised the first Women in Business Sessions at the Jeddah Economic Forum.
All profits generated are reinvested in the programme of activities
More Press Releases
|
