Fujairah, UAE honors Arab businesswomen 

Under the patronage of Sheikha Shamseh Bint Hamad Bin Mohamad Sharki, daughter of the ruler of Fujairah, UAE, Platform 09 launched its 7th edition aimed for the empowerment of women entrepreneurs in the Middle East. This year’s forum celebrates Arab women artists, designers and entrepreneurs who will share their experience and work with the audience. During the opening ceremony, Sheikha Shamseh said the platform reiterates the goal of this annual event which celebrates and promotes the success of Arab women from the heart of Fujairah to the Arab world. She invited the public to visit the exhibition and participate in praising those women “who inspired us in our journey to establish ourselves in our communities.” For his part, Sheikh Hamad underlined the importance of enhancing the role of women in exhibiting their capacity to pilot their ventures in the service of their nation. (An Nahar, January 30, 2020)