You are cordially invited to attend the "Building Bridges with a Gender Lens Approach" event on Monday, May 27th, at the ADGM Auditorium, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.

Hosted by the European Women’s Association (EWA), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), and the BeNeLux Business Council Abu Dhabi, this event aims to strengthen business ties between Europe and the United Arab Emirates while highlighting their shared commitment to promoting United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality. We are honored to have H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy UAE, and H.E. Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium towards the United Arab Emirates, grace the occasion and H.E. Lucie Berger, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates grace the occasion.

During this event, you will gain valuable insights into joint gender equality initiatives, with a focus on the significant achievements made since the inception of the European Women’s Association, along with a glimpse into future initiatives. Additionally, you will hear powerful testimonials from Emirati and European women regarding the impact of these initiatives on their businesses.

Agenda

14:00: Registration and welcome
14:15: Welcome by ADGM
14:30: Keynote by H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy UAE
14:35: Address by H.E. Antoine Delcourt, Belgian Ambassador
14:45: Business Insights with a gender lens approach from Yulia Stark, President of EWA
15:00: Panel Discussion: "Investment Readiness Program by EWA Accelerator," moderated by Inge Van Belle, Embassy Liaison at Benelux Business Council
15:20: Building Bridges Special Overview by H.H. Jawaher Al Khalifa
15:30: Closing Remarks by H.E. Lucie Berger, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates
15:30: Networking reception.

Join us for an enlightening afternoon of discussions, insights, and networking as we pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future.

• Date: Wednesday, May 27th 2024
• Time: From 2:00pm to 5:00pm
• Location: ADGM Auditorium, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
• Fee: Free
• Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-bridges-with-a-gender-lens-approach-tickets-906006709457