UAE federation of chambers to support women’s small and micro enterprises in Tripoli

A delegation of women from the Chamber of Tripoli and North Lebanon administration met yesterday with the General Secretary of the Federation of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the UAE, Hamid Mohammed ben Salem to discuss relations between the private sectors in both countries especially regarding bi-lateral collaboration between the two entities.  The administration of the UAE Federation expressed its disposition to collaborate especially in supporting programmes which seek to develop small and micro enterprises notably at the level of supporting women empowerment projects.  The delegation insisted on the importance to support women working in trade and investment since they participate effectively in the economy and especially in a sector that is traditionally male dominated.
The Lebanese delegation had already held similar discussions with the Council of Business Women in Dubai and reviewed the benefits gained from becoming a member in the Council notably in building personal skills and capacities, accessing new opportunities to set up businesses, finding partners for investment, and exchanging information and experiences with a select group of business women enjoying high skills and expertise in different sectors.
Source: Al-Diyar 22 October 2014