The Lebanese-Chinese business council launches a committee to support business women || Newspapers (Arabic)

The Lebanese Chinese business council just launched a commission to support business women hosted in its premises in Kaslik under the auspices of the Chinese ambassador in Lebanon and in the presence of the Council’s President Mr. Ali Masri. Abir Farah was elected president of the newly set up Commission, Leila Barshoush vice-president whilst Sabrine Abd El Khalek was elected as social coordinator and Farah Al Hariri responsible for public relations. Emme Sukkar was granted honorary membership.
The Chinese ambassador noted that the embassy supports all actions taken by the Council’s president especially since women in China have been able to reach high positions in the public sector and in various arenas. Ali Masri noted that the Commission will support and provide incentives to business women and will help them develop their businesses and create job opportunities thus emphasizing women’s effective role. The Council will offer its resources and expertise in support of this new initiative and will begin with an allocation of USD 100,000 for the Commission.  The Council called on women to join the new commission and visibilise their public role as well as contribute to building the country.
(Source: Al Diyar 21 and Al Mustaqbal 20 January 2013)