NAWF for creativity and innovation convenes in Beirut on February 26th

For the sixth time in Beirut, and following its onset in 2007 in Dubai, the Arab Women and Al Mustaqbal Forum – NAWF, is expected to open its seventh session on Thursday, February 26, under the heading: “Empowerment through creativity and innovation”.  The Forum which will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut is organized by Al Iktissad Wal-Aamal Group and Al Hasnaa magazine. Speaking to Annhar newspaper, CEO and founder of the Forum, Nadine Abu Zaki, expressed the determination to hold the event in Lebanon despite the prevailing conditions. She underlined the high standing of the forum as a regional pivot for the various goings-on, and particularly, as a platform for the free debate of social issues. Abu Zaki considered the forum as the first think tank in the region that provides a space for constructive meetings and dialogue. Besides, Abu Zaki added, that the Forum openly addresses women’s issues and current affairs with no hidden cultural or political agendas. She concluded by emphasizing the importance of the forum in bringing together men and women from different countries, ethnicities and cultures in a spirit and discourse dynamic that results in new friendships, and facilitate the exchange of expertise and collaboration to achieve joint initiatives.
Among the key speakers at the opening ceremony, is the sponsor and honorary president of the Forum, PM Bahia Al Hariri, Nadine Abu Zaki, Minister of Social Affairs, Rashid Derbas, president of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Muhammad Chukair, and CEO of the Lebanese Bank for Commerce BLC, Maurice Sahnawi.  The forum will conclude with presentations of several success stories based on the experience of pioneer entrepreneurs. For those wishing to participate in the planned forum and wanting to know more about the program, please subscribe your names on the website page: http://www.nawforum.com.
(Al Nahar, Feb 18, 2015)