The Women and Economy Conference kicked off at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kuwait under the support and presence of Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq, Minister of Economic Affairs and Investment, as the first edition of this event. This conference is held in collaboration with Kuwait University and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), aiming to increase financial awareness and community development through women's empowerment.
The Necessity of Women's Economic Participation
During this conference, Taiba Al-Humaidi, founder of "Li wa Lakum," emphasized the necessity of women's economic participation as a national imperative in her keynote speech. Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq, Minister of Economic Affairs and Investment, further highlighted the importance of this conference, stating: "Our support for the Women and Economy Conference reflects the government's commitment to empowering women economically as a key pillar for a competitive and diverse national economy. Kuwaiti women have proven their capabilities in all sectors, and we are confident that these discussions will lead to new opportunities to strengthen their role in Kuwait's development."
Support Programs and New Opportunities
During this conference, the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) also announced the launch of the "NBK FoundHER" program. This program, presented by Maryam Al-Nasrallah, Assistant Talent Management at NBK, helps Kuwaiti women with existing businesses to continue growing their businesses through practical training in finance, marketing, and presentation skills. At the end of this program, participants will present their growth plans to a panel of judges, and selected projects will receive financial support.
The conference also includes two discussion panels. The first panel, titled "Current Realities," examines the status of women's economic participation in Kuwait, challenges, and success stories, featuring senior executives including Badra Al-Humaidi, CEO of Boubyan Capital, and Bibi Murphy, Head of the One Stop Shop at the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority. The second panel, titled "The Future of Women in the Economy," explores the role of information technology and policy-making in shaping an inclusive economy, featuring panelists such as Hanadi Al-Saleh, CEO of Agile, and Kriti Gupta, Executive and Global Investment Strategist at JP Morgan.
This conference will continue with a high-level roundtable titled "From Participation to Economic Participation: Unlocking Women’s Economic Potential in Kuwait" at the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Union of Investment Companies. Additionally, a lecture titled "Your Future, Your Money, Your Move: Jobs, AI, and Decisions that Will Shape Your Next 10 Years" will be held at Kuwait University.
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