Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The first edition of the World Women Entrepreneurs Summit (WWES) discussed the latest trends in the Industry and how digital technologies are changing the landscape of businesses.

The 2-days event, which was held on March 10-11, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the digital world.

The summit held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and Honorary President of Emirates Business Women Council (EBWC).

The event with the theme of ‘Creating Impactful Business in the Digital Age’, attracted over 400 business leaders, policymakers, experts, and women entrepreneurs from more than 35 countries.

Other participants include economic institutions, businesswomen’s councils, foreign business councils, commercial attachés, Arab and foreign diplomatic corps, and representatives of women’s associations working in the country.

The summit aligns with the UAE Strategy 2031 – 2071 for digital leadership which enhances the status of female entrepreneurs locally, regionally, and globally.

The women business leaders discussed during the event the future vision for the growth of the business sector in light of enabling digital transformation and the economic opportunities that will arise as a result of this transformation, promoting innovation and cooperation, and drawing a new future for business.

Industry experts and speakers also highlighted the topic of cybersecurity, especially in the e-commerce sector, artificial intelligence, and the responsible use of innovation as one of the most important pillars of digital transformation, increasing business growth opportunities, and raising the level of effectiveness and efficiency for companies. The summit was concluded with excellence awards and networking with global business opportunities.