THE FIRST FORUM

FOR BUSINESS WOMEN IN ISLAMIC COUNTRIES

Under Patronage of

Her Highness Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al- Qasimi, Wife of H.H. Shaikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah

Under the theme of

     UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

SHARJAH, 1-3 March 2005

Organizers

Islamic Chamber of                                         Federation of UAE Chambers 

Commerce & Industry                                     of Commerce & Industry

In cooperation with

Sharjah Chamber of                                        UAE Businesswomen Council

Commerce & Industry                                      

Sharjah Businesswomen Council

Objectives of the Forum

1)     To identify the major challenges facing the businesswomen in the Islamic countries. In light of the international developments, to find practical means for addressing them and to determine the requirements for developing this sector and create a better environment for its promotion.

2)     To pin point spheres where businesswomen need support and development and provision of necessary requirements, such as organization, management, formation and provision of information technology and quality enhancement.

3)     To highlight the significance of the open business and its role in the economic development process of the Islamic countries and the enhancement of their capital.

4)     To enhance opportunities for exchange, contracting and integration among themselves as businesswomen on the one hand and with the businessmen at all levels on the other hand.

Activities of the Forum

The Forum will comprise of the following sessions:

1)      Inaugural session

2)      Working sessions

3)      Bilateral meetings

4)      Sightseeing tour of important historical sites in U.A.E.

5)       Special exhibition for businesswomen

Topics of the Papers presented during the Forum

1)     Role of the Islamic Chamber and experiment of businesswomen councils in the Islamic countries.

2)     Mechanism of Work and Perspectives Projects of Businesswomen

3)     Culture and Social Environment of Businesswomen Activities in Islamic Countries.  

Proposed Working Papers  & Presentations:

Presentation will present in two languages at least (Arabic, English and French) on CD or through E-mail before 15 January 2005 on the following address: icci@icci-oic.org.  

Institutions to be invited for the forum:

·        Ministries of Economy, Trade, Finance, Labor and Social Affairs in Islamic countries.

·        Financing Corporation and Islamic Banks

·        Federations/Councils of Chambers of Commerce and industries as well as the local chambers in the GCC, Arab and Islamic countries.

·        National institutions responsible for development of women in general.

·        All private sector companies working in UAE and GCCC OIC.

Date and Venue of the Forum:

          1-3 March 2005 at Radisson SAS Hotel Sharjah

Sharjah – United Arab Emirates

Radisson SAS Resort, Sharjah

                                      Corniche Road

                                      P.O. Box: 3527, Sharjah

 Unite Arab Emirates

Tel: (9716) 5657777

Fax: (9716) 5650090

Email: radsasshi@emirates.net.ae

 The Hotel will provide special prices for the participants. Kindly fill the attached Hotel Registration form and return it back directly to the hotel before 22^nd February 2005.

Language

          Arabic, English and French

Registration

Registration fees will be US$ 100 per participant payable in cash or cheque.

Participants from countries other than U.A.E. will pay to the A/C of the Islamic Chamber

Payment can be made either by Bank Draft or Telegraphic Transfer (TT) / Swift in favor of:

Bank Contact address for:

1. Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Industry:

Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Foreign Currency Account No.990066-3

          National Bank of Pakistan

          Corporate Branch, Kehkashan, Clifton Road (Branch Code: 1027)

          Karachi-75600 (Pakistan)

          Swift Code:  NBPAPKKA

          CORRESPONDENT BANK DETAILS

          National Bank of Pakistan

          100 Wall Street, New York – U. S. A.

          Swift Code:  NBPAUS33

    2. Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce & Industry:

For Participants within U.A.E. payment will be made to Federation of UAE Chamber of Commerce International Bank of Abu Dhabi – AN: 0150279079

Important Note:

   Cancellation of participation must be made in writing and will be subject to the following deduction:

a. 30 days before the Meeting     :    50% will be deducted per delegate.

b. 7 days before the Meeting      :    75% will be deducted per delegate.

Entry visas

          Visa for non-GCC participants can be obtained after filling in the Visa Form and send it to the Federation of U.A.E. Chambers of Commerce and Industry alongwith a clear copy of passport before 10^th February 2005.

Business Contact and Project Profile Forms:

          Interested parties are requested to send the Business Contact and Project Profile forms to the Islamic Chamber by 5^th February 2005.

Contacts and Correspondences: