Hydra Properties CEO stresses vital role of women leaders at the Women's Global Leader's Conference

The three day conference is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, Chairperson of the UAE General Women's Union and Supreme Chairperson of the Arab Women's Organization.

The conference will be attended by a large number of students from the UAE in addition to renowned international speakers, various papers will be presented as well as a large number of workshops will be held.

Commenting on the significance of the conference Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim, Chief Executive Officer, Hydra Properties, said: "We are delighted to be associated with this conference which is contributing towards the development of women leaders on a global level. Women in the UAE have taken gigantic steps in business and political arenas. Women are part and parcel of society and enhancing their essential role and contribution to society is vital for its development."

This year the Women as Global Leaders conference is themed "Learning Leadership", and focuses on women's emergent and current leadership roles across the globe as well as the practice of educating students for and about leadership.

"This conference provides us with a unique opportunity to showcase to the world the mammoth achievements made by Emirati women in a very short period of time. We currently see women in many senior roles like Ministers, senior government officials, and CEO's," Dr. Al Fahim explained.

Furthermore , as an attribute to women leaders, Hydra Properties has developed Eve's Tower, at Business Bay which stands as the first luxurious office building catering exclusively to local, regional and international businesswomen and women entrepreneurs.

The sessions and workshops provide a unique insight into women's leadership and leadership education, offering opportunities for learning new ideas and developing concrete skills. The conference focuses on inviting and encouraging students and educators to present their research and discuss their unique experiences, as well as developing their thoughts and leadership skills and empowering women across cultures.

Speaking at the conference will be international figures that include Jane Fonda, Award-Winning Actress and Humanitarian, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, CEO, Advocate, Philanthropist and Author, Carol Bellamy, Former Head of UNICEF, CEO of World Learning, and President of the School for International Training, Anousheh Ansari, First Female Private Space Explorer, Chairman and Co-Founder, Prodea Systems, Inc., Helen Thomas, Journalist and Author, Mary Sue Coleman, President, University of Michigan.