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Stretch: Aspiring for more

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WHAT IS #WILForum?

In 2009, the first Global WIL Economic Forum broke new ground in the Middle East by giving a platform for women leaders to gather and advance gender diversity.

Since then, the forum has traveled across continents and evolved much.

While staying committed to its initial objective to champion gender diversity, the Global WIL Economic Forum now shines a light on other economic imperatives such as the inclusion of all and social impact.

Endorsed and opened by the UAE Minister of Economy for the past five years, the forum is bringing together 1,000 like-minded individuals from around the world, to shape the economy of tomorrow.

This year, the program digs into impact investing, social entrepreneurship, STEM, and arts & culture – addressed by regional and global leading organisations, policy makers and story-tellers.

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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

The WIL Economic Forum was an excellent experience. Each session had something for everyone. Networking over lunch and other times provided a wealth of information.

Beverly

It was fabulous to see so many strong, go-getter women in a room together! I also really liked that they all showed their ‘vulnerable’ side, in that their message wasn’t only about achievements, but about always being authentically themselves regardless of what they did.

Claudia

The event was a good platform that provoked the emergence of important conversations. These can now be taken into the public domain to impact transformation in business and society, as well be a springboard for deeper dialogues.

Mona

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In the spirit of the initiatives launched for the Year of Giving and in support of the values of the Year of Zayed, the WIL Economic Forum will be providing special rebates, ranging from 500USD to 995USD towards the forum entrance fee.

The forum is sponsored by leading organisations including PfizerFedExEngieAster DMRocheSodexo and Naseba Capital.

The program is opened to managers, executives and entrepreneurs who are the new generation of leaders, giving an opportunity to 200 women to participate to 2 days of interactive discussions, inspirational sessions and workshops with delegates and speakers from all over the world.

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WIL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

BEST D&I INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

This award will honour an initiative created and implemented by a private company, public company, educational institution, public sector, non-governmental organisation or non-profit organisation to encourage the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

MOST WOMEN FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

This category recognises an organisation which actively encourages its female executives to develop skills through training, leadership and mentorship programs, and advocates for gender equality at the workplace.

 

WOMAN GAME CHANGER

This category recognises a policy-maker or private figure in the private sector for her strong commitment to developing female talent, her leadership, her ability to innovate and pave the way for future generations of female leaders.

ALISHA MOOPEN

Executive Director & CEO

Aster and Medcare Hospitals & Clinics, GCC

MALE CHAMPION OF CHANGE

This category recognises a male business leader, policy maker or public figure for his strong commitment to developing female talent and supporting women’s economic empowerment.

MENASSIE TEDDASE

Africa Middle East Regional President

Pfizer

CONTENT HUB

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SILENT NO MORE: THE BATTLE FOR WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

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Episode 7 : Sophie Le Ray on women empowerment in the Arab world

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Key for success? Empowering individuals equally

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CEO NEED TO KNOW

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Womens Corporate Sponsorship Program

In the spirit of the initiatives launched for the Year of Giving and in support of the values of the Year of Zayed, the WIL Economic Forum will be providing special rebates, ranging from 500USD to 995USD towards the forum entrance fee. The forum is sponsored by leading organisations including Pfizer, FedEx, Engie, Aster DM,…

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GAME CHANGERS

From a marketing tool originally populated by brand ambassadors, the role of the influencer has evolved into something more meaningful In 2017, CNBC tagged the social media market with an estimated US$1 billion valuation. Influencers get a bad rap in many quarters, and with some experts citing a decline in trust of peer authorities, along…

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JILL AND THE BEANSTALK

While global demand for STEM talent is ushering in a new era of employment opportunity, it’s still a man’s world Between 2000 and 2010, STEM related jobs grew at three times the rate of other jobs and, by the end of this year, a total of 2.4 million STEM vacancies will remain unfilled. With digitalisation…

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