DUBAI — The Dubai Women’s Association will launch the first forum for supporting small business projects for girls under the patronage of Shaikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, the wife of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
During the two-day conference to be held on June 1 and 2, six papers will be presented on issues pertaining to national identity, Khalifa Fund for supporting young women’s business projects as well as other topics that encourage girls to establish small business projects to contribute to country's development.
Addressing a Press conference yesterday, Dr Shaikha Afra bint Hasher Al Maktoum, of DWA, said that the conference aims at encouraging young women to establish their own small business projects to help engage their spare time in useful things that will benefit them and their families.
The encouragement also will enhance their creative skills and ability for perfect planning as well to prepare them face the difficulties and challenges of life.
Umm Rashid, Member of Board council of DWA and head of Hour Centre of DWA, said that the centre made great efforts to attract young national women and improve their skills to become leaders and owners of businesses in the future.
We believe that an Emirati girl has a strong will power and great interest in contributing to the country's development.
-- Khaleej Times
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