8th Global Businesswomen and Leaders Forum to provide business advice for women professionals

Held on International Women's Day, this annual conference seeks to provide women professionals in the region with valuable business advice and empower them for significant contributions to the regional economy. Organized by Datamatix, the forum is being sponsored by the Dubai Business Women Council, Shuaa Capital and L'azurde.

The panel of expert speakers and women leaders at this year's conference will include Dr. Deisi Kusztra, President, World Family Organization, Brazil, Ms. Rajaa Al Gurg, President, Dubai Businesswomen's Council, Ms. Salam Saadeh, Managing Director - Capital Markets, Shuaa Capital, Ms. Sawsan Shadly, President and Founder, Saudi International Center, KSA, Ms. Gay Warren Gaddis, President and CEO, T3 (The Think Tank) and Dr. Fatmah Ba-Othman, Academic & Consultant, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Major topics that will be taken up for discussion at the forum include Challenges facing women entrepreneurs, Investment opportunities and financial advice for businesswomen, Women in politics, Empowering Saudi Arabian business women, Strategies for success in the GCC economy, Emerging role of women in the Middle East media industry and Negotiation and decision making strategies for women in the global market.

Speaking about the event, Mr. Ali Al Kamali, Managing Director Datamatix Group said,

"In recent years, we have seen many women emerging as significant contributors to the region's economy. However, women are still not visible at leadership positions in their organizations. The 8th Global Businesswomen and Leaders Forum aims to answer questions on how women can successfully compete in the male dominated Middle Eastern business world. The event includes informative presentations, open discussions, Q&A sessions and provides valuable benchmarking and networking opportunities for the conference delegates."

Participants who will interact at the forum, engaging in keynotes, panel sessions and case studies include Members of the Ruling Family, Worldwide Women Leaders, Diplomats, High Profile Middle East Government and Business Decision Makers, Female Entrepreneurs, Business Women, Professionals, Highly Qualified Women & University Graduates and Professional women from both the private and governmental sectors.