Cherie Blair, QC, CBE, founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, will headline the 16th global edition of the Women in Leadership (WIL) Economic Forum in Dubai, it has been announced.
Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, will also be one of the keynote speakers, a statement said.
Focusing on womenomics, Cherie Blair will discuss the global importance of women’s economic empowerment and offer solutions to the challenges that women entrepreneurs face in today’s dynamic business landscape while Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor will address the need to redesign economies to ensure greater inclusiveness of women.
The 16th edition of the forum, which is taking place on November 19-20, will primarily focus on diversity and inclusion strategies, women shaping the future of investments, the role of women in corporate governance, challenges faced by women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as the media’s role in positioning women in business, politics and leadership.
Sophie Le Ray, CEO of naseba and founder of the WIL Series, said: “We are delighted to have Cherie Blair and Her Excellency Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor headlining the 16th edition of the Global Women in Leadership Economic Forum.
“As global agents of change, the two thought leaders have dedicated their lives to promoting gender equality through community initiatives and advocacy.”
Ahead of the forum, Cherie Blair said: “It is vital that we support women’s economic empowerment if we want to see development and growth. My Foundation’s mission is just this – to provide women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging economies with confidence, capability and capital so they can grow their businesses, create employment opportunities, and have a stronger voice in their societies. I look forward to sharing some of my experiences at the WIL Economic Forum in Dubai.”
The annual event is organized by naseba, a French business facilitation company with on-the-ground presence in major cities across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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