Women in Business – the UK and the UAE – Shared Perspectives
03-08-2022 2:00 PM - 03-08-2022 3:00 PM
Join BCC AD and UAE-UK Business Council for this webinar with senior women business leaders and thought leaders from the UAE and UK to discuss the societal and legislative changes taking place in both countries that will help to empower women in the workplace.
The theme of International Women’s Day on March 8th is “breaking the bias” in the workplace, community and places of learning in order to create a gender equal world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
They will share their experiences of succeeding in their respective fields and the challenges they faced as well as the legislative, regulatory and societal changes taking place in both countries aimed at encouraging more women into senior positions in business.
Speakers:
- Rawdha Al Otaiba - Deputy Head of the UAE Mission to London
- Sophia Brecknell - Deputy Head of the UK Mission, UAE
- Youmna Naufal - Director, Brunswick Abu Dhabi
- Dr. Manjeet Ridon - Dubai Provost, De Montfort University
- Dr. Amy Hochadel - Director of Global Business, Connected Places Catapult
- Najla Al Midfa - CEO, Sheraa
- Dr. Saeeda Jaffar - Senior Vice President & Group Country Manager - GCC, Visa
- Emma Davies - Joint CEO, Octopus Ventures
- Rola Abu Manneh - CEO, Standard Chartered Bank UAE
- Dr. Sally Davies - Admin & Events Manager, UAE-UK Business Council
