News DeskDubai, UAE – Procter & Gamble (P&G) has wrapped up its third annual Women Entrepreneurs Academy, marking another milestone in its commitment to fostering equality and inclusion in business. The initiative aimed to equip women-owned businesses with essential skills and knowledge to elevate their enterprises.
The comprehensive curriculum covered a range of vital topics including Building Leadership Skills, Aligning and Executing Business Strategy, Empowering Advocacy, Maximizing Impact & Influence, Brand Building Strategy, Leveraging Technology, Making Inroads to MNCs, Financial Business Modeling, and Procurement Processes. Sixteen carefully selected participants had the opportunity to attend training sessions and network with industry leaders, gaining valuable insights into critical business domains.
The event’s highlight was the keynote speech delivered by Her Excellency, Dr. Farah Al Zarooni, Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). Additionally, an engaging panel discussion featuring influential figures from P&G and prominent market leaders took place. The panel included Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi, Founder of Alignneficient; Nadine Mezher, Co-Founder of Sarwa; Halima Jumani, CEO and Co-Founder of Kibsons; Dima Tahtah, P&G Sales Senior Director; and Ihinosen Ebinum, P&G Purchasing Senior Director. The discussion, moderated by Suad Shamma, P&G Senior Corporate Communications Manager, facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives.
This initiative aligns with P&G’s ongoing commitment to equality and inclusion, empowering women-owned businesses and contributing to progress towards achieving gender equality, a core focus of the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5. The program has thus far benefited over 500 women from 12 countries, enabling them to acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to initiate and expand their businesses successfully.
Procter & Gamble continues to demonstrate its dedication to fostering a more inclusive business environment, one where women entrepreneurs can thrive and contribute meaningfully to economic growth and sustainability.
