Arab Business Women looks at economic development issues
Syria's first international women's business conference opened at the Omayyad Conference Palace outside Damascus. The conference is organized by "Women in Business International" and the British-Syrian Society and Modernizing and Activating Women's Role in Economic Development (MAWRED). Both organizations provide networking events between Arab and international business women. Syria's first lady, Asma Assad, stressed on importance of country's reforms and transparency in order to attract foreign investments that enables Arab economies to flourish. She also said that Syria is improving its educational system. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto then discussed the challenges facing women in Muslim societies.
"My message to delegates, to career women, to business women is don't take no for an answer, " said Bhutto. "This conference in Damascus on women in business this morning gives me great confidence. The number of women in business, in politics is increasing. I have great hope for the future."
More on this at Daily Star's article.
"My message to delegates, to career women, to business women is don't take no for an answer, " said Bhutto. "This conference in Damascus on women in business this morning gives me great confidence. The number of women in business, in politics is increasing. I have great hope for the future."
More on this at Daily Star's article.
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