From September 16 to 21, 2024, women entrepreneurs from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Georgia, and the USA are participating in an important initiative organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in the UAE. This trip provides a unique platform for sharing experiences, establishing business connections, and discussing opportunities for expanding business on the international stage.
On September 16, 2024, a meeting was held with Bassel Bitar, the Regional Representative for Asia and Eastern Europe at DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre). The meeting discussed opportunities provided by DMCC, one of the leading free economic zones in the UAE, and its role in developing international trade and attracting investments. Special attention was given to plans for joint projects and potential partnerships, including the organization of webinars and other collaborative events.
There was also a meeting with David Tabet, an advisor to the UAE Minister of Economy. Delegations from Central Asia discussed key issues of economic cooperation and strengthening business ties, with a special focus on collaboration opportunities on the international Investopia platform. The discussion emphasized the significance of this platform for attracting investments to the region and ideas for developing economic projects.
From September 16 to 19, representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kyrgyzstan (AmCham) participated in the WE Empower Summit, held in the United Arab Emirates across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. This summit, focused on economic development and gender equality, brought together high-level politicians, women business founders, media leaders, private sector representatives, and creative industry professionals to discuss strategies for empowering women economically.
According to experts, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region could add $812 billion to its GDP over the next three years if the rest of the region achieves gender parity, following the example of the UAE. The WE Empower Summit served as an important platform for addressing issues such as access to financing, sustainable development, the role of women in technology, clean tech startups, and skills
development.
During the summit, a delegation from Central Asia, including representatives from AmCham Kyrgyzstan, held meetings with representatives from DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) and the UAE Ministry of Economy, where they discussed prospects for further collaboration. The focus was on investment, partnerships in the public and private sectors, and new opportunities for AmCham members.
One of the panel discussions featured Nazira Beishenalieva, a member of the board of directors of the Asia Bank. She shared successes in advancing women in the banking sector and discussed gender equality strategies in Kyrgyzstan’s financial institutions.
The summit sessions also covered topics such as innovations in science and research, technology startups, and success stories of women entrepreneurs. In Sharjah, discussions took place on partnerships between the public and private sectors, the role of women in aviation and space, and the launch of the “My Food Story” initiative.