Participants during the event.

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) announced that 137 female employees from MBC Group have joined the council’s membership as a result of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two sides during the “Women in Media Forum” last September. The partnership aimed to promote the services, initiatives, and events of both parties.

The council offers its members and its new joiners from MBC Group a variety of benefits and privileges that can help them be more successful in the market and conduct business more efficiently in Dubai. The council also organizes over 65 activities annually, including training and educational events on topics relevant to the current business environment and other topics that provide members with valuable information and expertise in diverse industries.

Nadine Halabi, Business Development Manager, DBWC, emphasised that the accession of 137 female employees from the MBC to the Council’s membership will open new opportunities for growth and development. “We do believe in the importance of awareness, education, providing opportunities, and making a positive change in women’s lives; therefore, the council will spare no effort to provide all means of support to motivate members to be active in society and help bolster the national economy.”

Halabi stressed that the collaboration between the two entities, which is based on mutual support and the exchange of knowledge, is aimed at empowering businesswomen and entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge, initiatives, and networking platforms to excel in their careers.

Established in 2002 under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Dubai Business Women Council is the UAE’s leading platform for the personal and professional development of business women in the Emirate of Dubai. It aims to support businesswomen and entrepreneurs taking their first steps in the world of business. The Council plays a vital role in enhancing the contribution of businesswomen to the country’s economy and promoting economic development in all sectors of the business community.

The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) has officially launched the 5th cycle of its Mentorship Programme, one of its trailblazing initiatives designed to strengthen Dubai’s reputation as a preferred destination for talented entrepreneurs and an incubator of major economic projects.

The six-month cycle was launched during a briefing session recently held to bring mentees together with respected mentors representing the council’s partners, agencies, and institutions.

The list of companies taking part in the programme and providing mentorship support includes representatives from PWC, Edelman Middle East, Aramex, Dubai Land Department, Deloitte, Accenture Middle East, Be Unique Group, Ince & Co, American University in Dubai.

Members of the programme’s steering committee include Nadine Halabi, Business Development Manager of DBWC, Nazha Osseiran, managing partner of Chipmunk General Trading, Zina Janabi, PwC Middle East Inclusion & Diversity Director, and Nisrine El Lababidi, founder of the Harf Noon Design Studio.

The mentorship programme will offer the best hands-on and professional training to enhance participants’ experiences and competitiveness in the business environment. The impressive participation seen by the training is nothing but another testament to its expanding significance, particularly in terms of enhancing participants’ professional skills and giving them the expertise, they need to succeed in their ventures.

Over the course of previous editions, the programme has established itself as a cornerstone of the council’s initiatives designed to empower working women to advance their careers.

Established in 2002, under the umbrella of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, the Dubai Business Women Council is the UAE’s leading platform for the personal and professional development of business women in the Emirate of Dubai. It aims to support businesswomen and entrepreneurs taking their first steps in the world of business. The Council plays a vital role in enhancing the contribution of businesswomen to the country’s economy and promoting economic development in all sectors of the business community.

Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), in cooperation with the Consulate General of Canada in Dubaihosted a high-level Canadian tech delegation of businesswomen and entrepreneurs led by Marcy Grossman, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE last year.

The delegates represent 6 companies from the Tech Sector in Canada to discuss opportunities for joint cooperation in modern and digital technologies.