ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jordanian Emirati Businesswomen Council, with the aim of enhancing coordination and cooperation between the two councils.
The MoU aimed to unify efforts supporting the empowerment of women, enhancing their role in sustainable development, supporting their participation in the economic and social development process, and cooperating in launching joint proactive initiatives and activities to enhance women’s positive and active contribution to society.
The MoU was signed by Marwa Al Mansoori, Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and Mona Al Rashdi, Board Member of the Jordanian Emirati Businesswomen Council. The signing of the MoU took place at the headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in the presence of representatives from both sides.
Marwa Al Mansoori said, ‘The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding fall
s within our endeavour at the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council to empower women in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. We believe that they are an important partner in leading and shaping the future of the UAE, so we work tirelessly to help advance their roles in the private sector, providing them with a suitable environment to excel.’
She stressed the importance of the MoU in supporting the community of businesswomen and female entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi; given its direct role in opening new prospects for Emirati women to build partnerships, discover fruitful opportunities, and strengthen commercial relations in various regional and global markets, including the market of Jordan, in cooperation with their Jordanian counterparts.
Mona Al Rashdi said, ‘We are proud to see this distinguished cooperation with Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council. This collaboration will definitely strengthen the cooperation between the two parties at all various levels.’
Under the MoU, the two sides will work together on exchanging data, inf
ormation, reports and studies of common interest between the two parties. They will also work on strengthening the network of communication and interaction between Emirati and Jordanian women and entrepreneurs in both Abu Dhabi and Jordan by sharing invitations to participate in delegations and missions that are of common interest to both parties.
Source: Emirates News Agency