RIYADH: Three businesswomen and 41 businessmen have filed nominations for the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) elections on Nov. 11 and 12. Eighteen seats on the RCCI’s board of directors are up for grabs, with elections being held for 12 seats.
The three women — Amal Badruldeen, owner and managing director of Al-Areebah Clinics and Establishment for Health Education, Huda Al-Jeraisy, owner of Al-Areebah Age Center for Training and Development, and Basima Al-Qashmah, owner of Kinda for Commercial Advertising — submitted their nominations a day before the closing date.
The women hope to gain places by winning votes. They also hope some of them would be picked up for the six seats to be filled by appointment by the minister of commerce.
As part of their election manifesto, the three businesswomen wish to present the voice of Saudi businesswomen. Their goals include developing the private education sector, raising health awareness and easing the acquisition of business licenses.
“I believe actions speak louder than words,” said Badruldeen, who is optimistic of winning the election. She added that successful businesswomen need the support of businessmen who understand women’s need. “Even if I do not win, and that is all in the hands of God, I will be proud to have paved the path for others,” she added.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Al-Qashmah said she is looking forward to joining the RCCI board to contribute in improving the private educational system, something that is at the top of her manifesto.
Al-Jeraisy, who is also the chairperson of the executive board of the RCCI women’s branch, said she is concerned for the interests of both businessmen and businesswomen. She added that she wishes to see women awarded business licenses without any restrictions.
Meanwhile, many businesswomen say they were unable to file their nominations on time. Others said they were reluctant as they also have family commitments in addition to their normal business commitments.
-- Arab News
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Saudi Arabia: Women may win 2 Seats in RCCI Poll
RIYADH – Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is expecting at least two women-candidates to win elections to its 18-member board of directors, scheduled for November.
Abdulmalik F. Al-Sinani, RCCI’s executive assistant secretary general said that currently no woman is a member of the board “but we expect greater women’s participation in the forthcoming board election and they (women) will win at least two seats in the 18-member board.”
He said RCCI needs the participation of women in its board meetings as more women are actively engaged in different categories of business because of the ongoing economic boom in Saudi Arabia.
RCCI has been playing a vital role in addressing the issues of business community in Riyadh, several of which pertain to businesswomen who need proper representation in business forums and other such meetings, Sinani said.
He said more and more women are showing entrepreneurship and need training programs, counseling and guidance on the areas of business opportunities available. RCCI has a businesswomen committee with office-bearers such as president and vice-president, “but no one sits on the board.”
“We need women members to prepare and mobilize the women members to take active part in addressing their own issues. This can be done through lectures, seminars and workshops to discuss and highlight women’s issues,” he said.
He said lack of knowledge about the opportunities available tends to restrict women to investments in boutiques, fashion or tailoring shops. Businesswomen, when made aware of their scope, would be of help in presenting the investment opportunities available in Riyadh to a growing number of women’s delegations visiting Riyadh, he said.
RCCI will soon start the process of electioneering for the November elections. A committee of members from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI) and RCCI will be formed to monitor the election process.
The committee will invite nominations from contestants. There are around 10,000 eligible voters.
Al-Sinani said that of the 18-member board 12 would be selected through the ballot while six would be nominated by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. During the last election, 25 candidates contested for 12 seats.The RCCI has been known for efficient organization of election in the past years. The RCCI is planning to introduce 100 percent electronic voting this time as compared with 70 percent in last election, he said.
He said election nominees would be required to submit copies of commercial registration, a RCCI member certificate and clearance of membership fee among others.
By Shahid Ali Khan, Saudi Gazette
Abdulmalik F. Al-Sinani, RCCI’s executive assistant secretary general said that currently no woman is a member of the board “but we expect greater women’s participation in the forthcoming board election and they (women) will win at least two seats in the 18-member board.”
He said RCCI needs the participation of women in its board meetings as more women are actively engaged in different categories of business because of the ongoing economic boom in Saudi Arabia.
RCCI has been playing a vital role in addressing the issues of business community in Riyadh, several of which pertain to businesswomen who need proper representation in business forums and other such meetings, Sinani said.
He said more and more women are showing entrepreneurship and need training programs, counseling and guidance on the areas of business opportunities available. RCCI has a businesswomen committee with office-bearers such as president and vice-president, “but no one sits on the board.”
“We need women members to prepare and mobilize the women members to take active part in addressing their own issues. This can be done through lectures, seminars and workshops to discuss and highlight women’s issues,” he said.
He said lack of knowledge about the opportunities available tends to restrict women to investments in boutiques, fashion or tailoring shops. Businesswomen, when made aware of their scope, would be of help in presenting the investment opportunities available in Riyadh to a growing number of women’s delegations visiting Riyadh, he said.
RCCI will soon start the process of electioneering for the November elections. A committee of members from the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI) and RCCI will be formed to monitor the election process.
The committee will invite nominations from contestants. There are around 10,000 eligible voters.
Al-Sinani said that of the 18-member board 12 would be selected through the ballot while six would be nominated by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. During the last election, 25 candidates contested for 12 seats.The RCCI has been known for efficient organization of election in the past years. The RCCI is planning to introduce 100 percent electronic voting this time as compared with 70 percent in last election, he said.
He said election nominees would be required to submit copies of commercial registration, a RCCI member certificate and clearance of membership fee among others.
By Shahid Ali Khan, Saudi Gazette
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