Ministry of Economy & Tourism participates in “Women’s Economic Dialogue” in China to enhance global presence of Emirati women

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Ministry of Economy & Tourism participates in “Women’s Economic Dialogue” in China to enhance global presence of Emirati women

Event held as part of the UAE’s celebrations of Emirati Women’s Day 2025

As part of the UAE’s nationwide celebrations of Emirati Women’s Day 2025, held under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,” the Ministry of Economy and Tourism participated in the Women’s Economic Dialogue in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China.

The event aimed to strengthen the global presence of Emirati women, showcase their remarkable achievements, and foster international partnerships between women leaders in the economic sectors of both the UAE and China. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s wise leadership’s vision to empower women and reinforce their role in shaping the future.

Organized by the Consulate General of the UAE in Guangzhou, the UAE delegation was led by H.E. Badreya Al Maidoor, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The delegation also included H.E. Mariam Alshamsi, Consul General of the UAE in Guangzhou; Emirati entrepreneur Maryam Al Mansoori, General Manager of Rebound; along with representatives from Sky River and Esaal.

H.E. Badreya Al Maidoor emphasized that women’s empowerment remains one of the UAE’s core strategic priorities, noting that since its founding, the country has adopted a pioneering approach to positioning women as equal partners in national development. She highlighted the supportive policies, legislation, and initiatives across both public and private sectors that have enabled women to play a vital role in driving the UAE’s regional and global competitiveness.

Her Excellency stated:
“We take pride in the remarkable achievements of Emirati women across all sectors. Through this dialogue, we aim to expand cooperation with women entrepreneurs in China by fostering economic partnerships built on diversity and innovation, while sharing success stories that inspire the next generation of women leaders in both countries.”

The dialogue featured a series of panel discussions showcasing women’s roles in critical sectors, including sustainable finance, investment, fintech, green building, and the localization of foreign companies in the UAE. Women leaders from both nations shared their professional journeys, highlighting opportunities that empowered them to succeed.

The event marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the role of Emirati women in sustainable development, in line with the goals of the We the UAE 2031 vision and other national strategies that aim to enhance women’s participation in shaping the future economy.