The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai announced the introduction of a new membership category designed to empower women and young professionals.
The new category, named Affiliate Tier, is priced at AED500 and aims to provide a powerful platform for women of all ages and individuals under the age of 45.
IBPC Dubai expands opportunities
The membership is expected to enable women and young businessmen with essential resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to thrive in the UAE’s dynamic business environment.
IBPC Dubai said the new membership category is part of its ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive business community, focusing on diversifying leadership across sectors.
As businesses led by women and youth continue to drive innovation and economic expansion in the UAE, the Affiliate Tier stands as a critical tool for supporting this wave of transformation, it said.
“The Affiliate Tier is a significant step in creating a more inclusive and dynamic business landscape. It represents IBPC’s commitment to ensuring that all entrepreneurs—especially women and youth—have the support, tools, and networks needed to excel,” said Siddharth Balachandran, Chairman of IBPC.
“Women and youth bring fresh perspectives, creativity, and resilience that will drive innovation and inspire lasting change within the IBPC cadre,” he said.
In addition to this new, affordable membership offering, IBPC has also introduced a more streamlined and inclusive approach to its broader membership categories.
These tiers have been designed to meet the varied needs of professionals at different stages of their business journeys, ensuring they have the right resources, networks, and opportunities to thrive.
A recent Mastercard study found that entrepreneurship is nearly equally embraced by both genders in the UAE, with 49 per cent of women and 47 per cent of men surveyed identifying as entrepreneurs, highlighting the country’s dynamic business environment.
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