Arab Women's Forum on February 26th in Beirut

Organizers of the “Arab Women and al Mustaqbal Forum - NAWF" held a press conference to announce the upcoming seventh session on February 26 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut.
The press conference opened with a speech by Chief Executive of Al Iktissad Wal-2a3mal Group, Raouf Abu Zaki Raouf Abou Zaki, who said: “the continuity of the forum was an indication of its success”. Honorary President of the Forum, MP Bahia Hariri, said: "The issue today is not about gender equality. Women are better off today, and they no longer seek equality with men; our Lebanese and Arab role models nowadays are women pioneers,” and added, “I am proud of them and of their role and achievements despite the difficult conditions and instability in the region”. Likewise, CEO and founder of the Forum, Nadine Abu Zaki, pointed out that the forum which has been identified with women entrepreneurs, has contributed to the empowerment of women to start their own businesses. Abu Zaki rounded up the main topics, namely,“a new era of prominent business women, funding as a key factor, innovation challenges facing women entrepreneursand a review of policies and procedures that provide a climate for innovation, in addition to sharing success stories. (Al Diyar, Al Mustaqbal, Feb 6, 2015)