A new arab woman is emerging from decades of under representation in all walks of life. A more empowered, educated, engaged, and capable Arab woman is making her presence felt across the whole, political, economic, social and cultural spectrum.

In the last few years, Arab women have been gaining more power and influence and achieving more sucess in advancing their agenda. And many believe that a new era is in the making where Arab women are forging ahead in their endeavor to erase the existing deficit they suffer from in politics, business, and public administration - and society. The rise of women in Arab societies is expected to be a major factor in determining whether Arab countries can move up the ladder of economic development and become economically more competitive in science and technology on a global scale.

To capture the transformation taking place in the world of Arab women, to identify emerging trends and to provide a conducive platform to debate major aspects of the lives of Arab women, The New Arab Woman Forum will be held on 21 - 22 October 2007 in Dubai.

The forum is organized by “Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group”, the leading conference organizers in the Arab countries, and “Al Hasnaa” magazine. It will bring together high profile speakers and participants. Invitees include first ladies, women government ministers and parliamentarians, business leaders, renowned actresses and artists, journalists, NGO heads, and others.



Agenda

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Al Hasnaa magazine:

Published for the first time in 1909, “Al Hasnaa” is the first Arab women magazine. Avant-garde, it was in the sixties the pioneer of modernity. Faithful platform for women, it contributed to her liberation and rights’ acquisition. Raising the issue of women, according to her own needs and culture, “Al Hasnaa” was in the center of heated debates about the new woman. “Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group”, owners of the monthly business magazine “Al Iktissad Wal Aamal” and the bi-monthly Middle East Travel, acquired this magazine in 1998, to diversify its product range and address the very important feminine population in the Arab World. Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group: Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, the leading business communications group in the Arab world, has been active in Dubai and the UAE generally for nearly three decades. The Group enjoys excellent relations and contacts at many levels there, and has an in-depth knowledge of the economies of the region.

Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group:

Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group, the leading business communications group in the Arab world, has been active in Dubai and the UAE generally for nearly three decades. The Group enjoys excellent relations and contacts at many levels there, and has an in-depth knowledge of the economies of the region.

A regional office for Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal was established in Dubai as early as 1998 and currently serves as a launching pad for its business and relations throughout the UAE.

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