Five women Emiratis who entered different fields and achieved remarkable achievements meet during a special session titled “Women: A Symbol of Tolerance” on the occasion of the UAE Women's Day, which falls on the 28th of this year, at the Central Boulevard in Jumeirah Emirates Towers. The session hosts five Emirati women who have left footprints in fields that have long been considered the preserve of men, from aviation, through industrialization, to the arts and literature. .
“The new panel discussion is part of the initiative to celebrate and recognize the important role that Emirati women play in paving the way for future generations,” said Flo.
Amna Al Haddad, Maya Al Hawari, Maitha Al Eisaei, Laila Al Marashi and Iman Al Mahmoud are also taking part in the session. Maya Al Hawari chairs the Board of Elders and the Planning Department at Dubai Carmel School, the first Emirati doctor to conduct a study on emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership. She works on developing the personal skills of employees of various government agencies in the UAE.He was one of the speakers on the TEDx platform in 2019, as well as being named 'Knowledge Ambassador' by the UAE Red Crescent in 2017 and 2018 in recognition of her valuable contributions as a volunteer speaker.
Maitha Al Eisaei runs Strata Manufacturing's corporate communications division, playing a leading professional role in a sector that has long been confined to men by managing Strata's media image as an Emirati industrial company with a distinctive vision.
Al Marashi is the first vice president of corporate communications at the National Central Cooling Company, an artist, designer and entrepreneur, and in 2008 launched her own brand of successful fashion. Laila has held a number of positions and responsibilities, from her interest in sustainability and her passion for environmental conservation, including her participation as a speaker at the Emirates Environment Working Group and the Emirates Green Building Council.
Iman Al Mahmoud is the Director of Strategic Planning and Partnerships at Shiraa Center, a body that aims to empower, support and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and provide them with a platform to pave the way for success. Its responsibilities include building and consolidating relationships with various stakeholders, including governmental, semi-government and private sector institutions, thus contributing to the strengthening of the Emirate's entrepreneurship system. Iman Al Mahmood is passionate about the issue of women's empowerment and, as a strategic expert at the Sharjah Businesswomen Council, has contributed significantly to sponsoring, mentoring and supporting female entrepreneurs in the UAE.
«Women: A Symbol of Tolerance» .. The slogan of the dialogue session, which celebrates the models of the Emirati and women fingerprints in different areas.