Abu Dhabi, UAE – The League of Arab States and the General Women’s Union held the first meeting of the Executive Committee of the Arab Observatory for Women’s Economic Development.
This is done with the participation of contact points in Arab countries.
With the aim of ensuring the smooth trial operation of the observatory before its official launch, and enhancing joint Arab action efforts to support and empower women economically.
Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women’s Union and Chair of the Steering Committee of the Arab Observatory for Women’s Economic Development at the League of Arab States, opened the meeting.
She delivered a welcoming speech in which she conveyed the greetings of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates”, President of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation, and her wishes to the Arab countries and members of the committee for success in their vital role as points of contact in activating the observatory and enhancing its contribution to empowering women economically at the regional level.
Al Suwaidi stressed that the Arab Observatory for Women’s Economic Development is the result of constructive Arab cooperation, embodying the UAE’s firm commitment to supporting joint Arab action, and its belief in the importance of providing a unified platform that enhances women’s participation in the economy and develops their capabilities.
She pointed out that the Observatory’s accreditation during the 33rd session of the Arab Summit reflects the Arab countries’ appreciation for the UAE’s pioneering role.
In addition to its close partnership with the League of Arab States in developing and implementing this qualitative initiative.
The meeting witnessed a detailed presentation of the work plan and operating mechanisms, presented by Engineer Ghalia Ali Al-Mannai, Head of Strategic and Development Affairs at the General Women’s Union and Chair of the Observatory’s Executive Committee.
It reviewed the initial operational stages, the governance framework, and the role of the steering and executive committees.
In addition to clarifying the responsibilities of focal points and the technical and organizational requirements that should be completed in member states before the official launch of the observatory.
This meeting represents a pivotal step to ensure the effective trial operation of the observatory and activate cooperation among member states.
This allows for the exchange of feedback and the development of working mechanisms prior to the official launch.
The meeting aims to enable countries to actually start using the platform, and to enhance their technical and organizational readiness in preparation for the launch.
