Nigeria and UAE to Launch Women’s Economic Forum
Nigeria is set to strengthen international partnerships aimed at expanding women's economic opportunities through a proposed biannual economic forum with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, discussed this initiative during bilateral meetings at the Second High-Level International Conference on the Political and Economic Empowerment of Women, RISE 2026, in Belgrade, Serbia.
The proposed forum aims to facilitate business networking and market access for women entrepreneurs. During discussions with Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, Sulaiman-Ibrahim learned about the UAE's advancements in women's leadership and economic participation.
Additionally, meetings with representatives from Switzerland, Romania, and Türkiye explored cooperation in technology transfer, educational opportunities, and trade for women entrepreneurs. The initiatives are expected to foster cross-border partnerships and enhance women's roles in various sectors, pending further development and implementation.
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