Merrill Lynch sponsors Arab Business Women in a Modern Economy conference in Dubai

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About Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies with offices in 38 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.8 trillion. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. Merrill Lynch owns approximately half of BlackRock, one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management companies with more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

About AIWF
Building bridges, building business has been the guiding principle of the Arab International Women's Forum (AIWF) since it was set up in 2001. It is a unique network connecting Arab and international women in key positions in business and professions and in community leadership, public and political life.AIWF provides a voice for Arab women, promoting cultural diversity and creating greater public awareness of the challenges of bringing more women into the economic life of the region but also to the huge advantages of making it happen. Working at the highest levels, the growing role of AIWF is acknowledged by collaboration with many leading Arab and international organisations - among them the League of Arab States, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK, the World Bank, the European Commission and European Parliament, as well as UN agencies, NGOs, academic, economic and trade institutions. AIWF, as a non profit organisation, has forged valuable partnerships with global companies deeply engaged in the region and having strong diversity policies. The Arab International Women's Forum greatly appreciates the valued and ongoing support of Merrill Lynch, as a leading AIWF Global Partner. Recognised for its ability to provide connectivity between governments, corporate and institutional partners and international organisations, AIWF offers initiatives that promote economic development, international understanding, prosperity and peace.