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AIWF GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

The Arab International Women's Forum extends deep thanks and appreciation to

PEPSICO INTERNATIONAL
as

AIWF BENEFACTOR


The Arab International Women's Forum extends deep thanks and
appreciation to

Shell Middle East, Manpower Inc, Deutsche Bank, Pfizer
PricewaterhouseCoopers, DLA Piper UK LLP
Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
as
AIWF ANNUAL GLOBAL PARTNERS

Their support is gratefully acknowledged.

BENEFACTOR




PEPSICO BECOMES EXCLUSIVE “BENEFACTOR” OF THE ARAB
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FORUM

SUPPORTING ADVANCEMENT OF BUSINESS WOMEN IN THE ARAB WORLD

The Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) is delighted to announce an exclusive agreement to make PepsiCo, AIWF’s first and only partner with Benefactor status.

The agreement, was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at a Signing Ceremony on 4 January 2010 in Dubai, UAE and signed by Mrs Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, Founder Chairman, the Arab International Women’s Forum and Mr Saad Abdul - Latif, President PepsiCo AMEA in the presence of H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, the UAE Minister for Foreign Trade and a valued founding Member of the AIWF Board of Trustees. On this significant occasion many colleagues and friends gathered in the Dubai headquarters of PepsiCo AMEA to witness an important milestone in the PepsiCo and AIWF long-standing relationship.

Mrs Haifa Al Kaylani said “AIWF and PepsiCo reached an early understanding about our mutual strategic goals and PepsiCo has been steadfastly with us on our journey as AIWF delivered its message to influential policymakers, AIWF is indeed proud and greatly honoured that PepsiCo has accepted the invitation to enter into this enhanced key alliance by which PepsiCo and AIWF will be a major force in upholding strong diversity policies, assisting and encouraging the region’s emerging female business talent to participate and make a difference in all aspects of economic and public life in the Arab World”

Making the PepsiCo commitment, Mr Saad Abdul Latif said, “We are here to mark the beginning of a new era of partnership between PepsiCo and the AIWF, to advance a cause that I personally care about deeply, and that PepsiCo as an organization considers a high priority…and that is the empowerment of women in the workplace and in public life. Through this exclusive level of partnership, we hope to help AIWF build the power of professional women in the Arab world.”

The MOU signing underscores the long-standing relationship between AIWF and PepsiCo, which began in 2002, as well as PepsiCo’s unwavering commitment to the region. AIWF and PepsiCo share a common determination to break stereotypical views of women and create greater public awareness of their capabilities and potential internationally.

A special issue of AIWF News February 2010 contains the full detail of this significant occasion.





 

THE SIGNING CEREMONY

Special Issue AIWF NEWS February 2010 (Size:213Kb)

Signing Ceremony Speech – Mrs Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, Chairman Arab International Women’s Forum (Size:43Kb)

Signing Ceremony Speech – Mr Saad Abdul Latif, President PepsiCo AMEA (Size:30Kb)

PepsiCo and AIWF Press Release – English (Size:187Kb)

PepsiCo and AIWF Press Release – Arabic (Size:354Kb)

AIWF Executive Summary – English (Size:102Kb)

AIWF Executive Summary – Arabic (Size:91Kb)

AIWF Profile – English (Size:67Kb)

AIWF Profile – Arabic (Size:201Kb)

PepsiCo – Performance with Purpose (Size:2500Kb)

PepsiCo Media Fact Sheet V3 – English (Size:54Kb)

PepsiCo Media Fact Sheet V3 – Arabic (Size:104Kb)

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PLATINUM GLOBAL PARTNER

SHELL MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS RELATIONS

Present in over 130 countries, Shell aims to meet the energy and petrochemicals needs of society in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.

Shell produces more oil and gas than any other private company. We integrate our business from seismic surveys and drilling, through trading and refining, to the marketing of fuels, electricity and chemicals to over 20 million customers a day. Shell has pioneered much of the world’s oil and gas technology in use today and we continue to innovate in all our activities, including our growing renewable energy business.

Shell’s partnerships in the Middle East stretch back over a century. Today they are involved in exploration and production in Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Iran, Oman and Syria and are developing business in Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Corporate social responsibility is very much on the Shell agenda with the view to maximizing employment opportunities and providing sustainable development as part of their ongoing activities.

Since Marcus Samuel’s first tanker passed through the Suez Canal on August 24th 1892, Shell has had a close association with the Arab world. Today, enshrined in our business principles is the goal to promote the development and best use of human talent and equal opportunity employment. As we look to the future and our continued commitment to building partnerships and doing business across the Middle East, we can think of no better way to do this than by association with Arab women’s groups such as the AIWF.



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PLATINUM GLOBAL PARTNER

Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2008, the $21 billion company offers employers a range of services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting.

The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower's worldwide network of 4,500 offices in 80 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. In 2007 Manpower placed five million people into permanent and temporary positions and nine million people received training and development services.

As part of its thought leadership area, the company releases a much anticipated quarterly forward-looking survey. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is conducted to measure employers’ intentions during the next quarter. It is the most extensive forward-looking survey of its kind, unparalleled in its size, scope, longevity and area of focus. The Survey has been running for more than 45 years and is one of the most trusted surveys of employment activity in the world. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is based on interviews with more than 55,000 public and private employers worldwide and is considered a highly respected economic indicator.

Manpower has a strong social responsibility agenda with a focus of making a long-term, meaningful difference in people’s lives across the globe. The company has four specific pillars for its efforts: workforce development, disaster recovery, reaching out to refugees and combating human trafficking. Manpower is a partner with several international programs including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and its nine million.org campaign to provide education to the nine million refugee children who are exiled from refugee camps. It is also a leading supporter of the End Human Trafficking Now! campaign and was the first company to sign the Athens Ethical Principles which declares a “zero tolerance” policy for working with any entity, which benefits in any way, from human trafficking.

Accolades for the multinational company include its ranking by Fortune magazine’s 2008 500 List: 120th in the U.S.and 413th globally. In the same year, it was also named as one of Fortune’s Most Admired companies in the staffing industry for the sixth year in a row by a group of 10,000 executives, directors and securities analysts.

Manpower Inc. operates under five brands: Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management. More information on Manpower Inc. is available at www.manpower.com.
 

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PLATINUM GLOBAL PARTNER



Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, Chairman, announces Deutsche Bank as an AIWF Platinum Global Partner. “We are proud and delighted to welcome Deutsche Bank, an organisation with a strong representation in the region, as a new and valued Global Annual Partner, joining our distinguished group of Partners, sharing and working towards the achievement of our mission of Building Bridges, Building Business” says Mrs Al Kaylani. “We are looking forward to their active participation in the AIWF activities in the year ahead and greatly appreciate their support in aligning their objectives to the AIWF programme of empowering women in the region as engines of economic growth.”

Elieen Taylor, Global Head if Diversity, Deutsche Bank said “ We are pleased to demonstrate our commitment corporate social responsibility within the region by partnering with AIWF in its initiatives aimed at helping women realise their potential in private sector employment, entrepreneurship, investment and growing their businesses, both for personal success and as a contribution to the economic growth of their countries.”

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With over 78,530 employees in more than 72 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Deutsche Bank’s commitment in the MENA region is more than a century old, beginning with the Bank’s financing of the construction of the Baghdad railway.

Deutsche Bank opened its first office in Cairo in 1959, followed in the seventies by an office in Bahrain. In 1999, Deutsche Bank embarked on a regional expansion drive across the GCC which began with the opening of an office in the UAE’s Capital Abu Dhabi in 1999, followed by two offices in Dubai: a representative office inaugurated in 2001 and a branch at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in 2005. In April of 2006, Deutsche Bank opened a branch in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the capital Riyadh. In November of 2007, Deutsche Bank opened its branch in the Qatar Financial Centre in Doha.

Deutsche Bank AG in the MENA region offers the full range of investment banking, asset management; private wealth management; and global transaction banking services. Deutsche Bank AG is well recognized for its leading role on some of the most prestigious regional transactions. The Bank is the recipient of several regional and international awards in recognition for its achievements in investment banking and Islamic finance in the region.
 

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PLATINUM GLOBAL PARTNER



Haifa Al Kaylani, Chairman AIWF welcomes Pfizer Inc: as a new and valued Platinum Global Annual Partner. “We are delighted that Pfizer Inc has joined our distinguished group of partners” says Mrs Al Kaylani. “Pfizer Inc: has a strong social responsibility agenda with its focus on high standards and quality products that make a difference to people’s lives worldwide. We are looking forward to Pfizer Inc:’s active participation in the AIWF activities in the year ahead and their cooperation and support in working with AIWF in our mission to Build Bridges, Build Business and enhance the social and economic position of women in the region.”

Guy Lallemand, Regional President Africa and Middle East, Pfizer welcomed the opportunity of this relationship with AIWF when he said “Pfizer is glad to become a partner with AIWF starting 2010. We look forward to a very mutually beneficial relationship over the coming years in our joint efforts to work towards economic growth in the region. As a company that is committed to sustaining and expanding a culture of Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do, Pfizer is pleased to support AIWF in its’ advocacy and development to advance the prospects of women in small business and as entrepreneurs within the region”

About Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world™

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world’s best-known consumer products.

Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world’s leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world.

For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more about our commitments, please visit us at www.pfizer.com
 

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DIAMOND GLOBAL PARTNER

PricewaterhouseCoopers is very pleased to be associated with the AIWF. Our success as an organisation depends upon unlocking the potential of our people, in the same way that the AIWF aims to open up the opportunities and influence of Arab women in business and government.

PricewaterhouseCoopers' strength is built on the diversity and talents of 130,000 people in 144 countries. We work most effectively for our clients when we harness the rich mix of our collective skills, knowledge and backgrounds. We connect together within our organisation, with our clients and in the wider communities in which we operate to create stronger ideas and better answers. We call this approach Connected Thinking. Through it, we combine our capabilities in order to bring fresh perspectives that go beyond conventional thoughts and solutions.

It seems to me that this approach fits well with the aims of the AIWF and its 'Building Bridges, Building Business' ideology. I am therefore delighted that we are able to support the work and objectives of the Fund.

Elham Hassan
Senior Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bahrain
 

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DIAMOND GLOBAL PARTNER

 

DLA Piper is a global law firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the US. With over 3,100 lawyers across 62 offices and 24 countries it is the second largest provider of legal services in the world, providing a wide range of services including real estate; corporate, finance, restructuring/bankruptcy and taxation; commercial; project finance; franchise and distribution; litigation; intellectual property; technology, media and communications; human resources/labour; and regulatory and legislative law.

DLA Piper is relationship driven, meeting the ongoing legal needs of clients, wherever they choose to do business. They are culturally attuned to the business demands and legal requirements of a particular country or state. Through their award-winning Client Relationship Management programme, DLA Piper constantly strives to find new and better ways of doing things so clients can benefit. Their geographic coverage allows DLA Piper to service clients globally and advise international organisations in multiple jurisdictions in all core disciplines.

The firm’s commitment to the Middle East region is total and comprehensive. Responding to clients’ demand for access to full service international quality legal capabilities located directly in the Middle East, DLA Piper opened their Dubai office in January 2006, now with 20 lawyers. In March 2006 they entered into an affiliation with leading Saudi lawyer Abdulaziz Al Fahad, following the launch of DLA Matouk & Bassiouny in Egypt in 2005. Their Middle East team includes lawyers qualified in a wide range of international jurisdictions and offering services in Arabic, English and French.

DLA Piper also has a dedicated Africa practice, with lawyers who understand the dynamics of working on the continent. DLA Piper has a strong presence in sub – Saharan Africa providing expert local advice through DLA Piper Group firms in South Africa), Tanzania, Zambia, Egypt, soon to be joined by Ghana. These sit alongside the Brussels-managed base in Kinshasa. DLA Piper also has close links to leading practitioners in the other important African jurisdictions.
For more information please visit their website: www.dlapiper.com

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DIAMOND GLOBAL PARTNER

Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies with offices in 40 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.6 trillion. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. Merrill Lynch owns approximately half of BlackRock, one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management companies with $1.4 trillion in assets under management at June 30, 2008. For more information on Merrill Lynch, please visit www.ml.com.

The focus on race and gender issues that initially drove our diversity initiatives in the United States now has a global perspective. We want to ensure that Merrill Lynch is a meritocracy in which diversity thrives at every level and at every location of the company.

Through our partnership with AIWF we are in a strong position to further our diversity efforts and support the development of professional women in the Middle East.

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DIAMOND GLOBAL PARTNER

 

Jumeirah properties are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards. The company was founded in 1997 with the aim to become a hospitality industry leader through establishing a world class portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts. To date, the Jumeirah portfolio includes luxury hotels and resorts in Dubai, London and New York.

Jumeirah’s core essence to STAY DIFFERENT ^TM promises guests experiences that are as unique and innovative as the brand itself. It recognises the distinctiveness of luxury travellers and the importance of personal experiences in their lives.

In line with this core essence, the individuality of the Jumeirah portfolio is unmistakable. Building on this success, in 2004 Jumeirah Group became a member of Dubai Holding - a collection of leading Dubai-based businesses and projects - in line with a new phase of growth and development for the Group.

Jumeirah is pleased to welcome the AIWF events to its hotels in London, the Carlton Towers and the Lowndes and in Dubai, the Jumeirah Emirates Towers and to the world renowned Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel.
 

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AIWF WELCOMES A NEW GLOBAL MEDIA PARTNER

The Arab International Women’s Forum was delighted and honoured to welcome award winning regional agency, Memac Ogilvy & Mather LLC Dubai as its exclusive Global Media Partner. The Ceremony to launch this strategic alliance was held in Beirut, Lebanon on 6 July 2010 when Mrs Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani, Founder and Chairman of AIWF, and Mr. Edmond Moutran, Chairman and CEO of Memac Ogilvy signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This landmark collaboration will be jointly aimed at raising awareness of women’s achievements and advance their empowerment and participation in the economic and public life in the region.

ABOUT MEMAC OGILVY & MATHER

Memac Ogilvy started its operation in Bahrain in 1984 founded by Mr. Moutran, considered one of the pioneers of advertising in the Arabian Gulf, with only four people, one client and US$13,000 capital. The company has now expanded to thirteen offices, in the MEA region and he remains Chairman and CEO of the Memac Ogilvy group for the Middle East & North Africa.

The company offers advertising, public relations, direct marketing, activation, planning and creative services to a large portfolio of clients through its 13 offices across the Middle East and North Africa. This wide geographical coverage, along with its group of some 500 professionals, gives the company a unique insight into different segments of the Arab markets. Memac Ogilvy is the most awarded agency in the MENA region for both creativity and effectiveness.

Press Release Arabic (Size:108Kb)

Press Release English (Size:52Kb)
 

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AIWF WELCOME HAWKAMAH AS A NEW INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS



Hawkamah, the Institute for Corporate Governance, constitutes a groundbreaking development for institution building, corporate sector reform, sound banking, financial sector development, good governance, sustainable economic development and growth in the region. Hawkamah’s mission is to assist countries and companies in the region to develop sound and globally well integrated corporate governance frameworks.

Hawkamah is an international association that aims to efficiently coordinate and sequence the designing, planning and implementation of corporate governance reforms and monitoring the outcome of corporate governance policies at the private sector level.

Being in and devoted to the region, Hawkamah’s strengths lay in its proximity to the countries and companies of the Gulf and the Middle East and in its strong partnerships with international and regional organizations such as the International Finance Corporation, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, International Institute of Finance, Financial Services Volunteer Corps, Global Corporate Governance Forum, Center for International Private Enterprise, Union of Arab Banks, Dubai International Financial Centre, among others.

Hawkamah has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 11th of December 2007 with the Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) to advocate corporate sector reform and strengthen corporate governance for women entrepreneurs with their businesses and investments in the MENA region.

The Hawkamah and AIWF alliance aims to encourage good corporate governance practices and promote the benefits of sound corporate governance to women businesses throughout the region. The cooperation includes conducting corporate governance assessments, research, surveys and improvement plans for women entrepreneurs and their businesses.

Hawkamah and AIWF will also assist in building capacity for and raising awareness of good corporate governance in the MENA region through organizing conferences, roundtables and workshops for women entrepreneurs.


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AIWF 2010 Conference Acknowledgments

Prosperity through Partnership: Women Leaders in Modern
Syria, the Arab World and the International Community

"شراكة في النجاح؛
قيادات نسائية في سورية الحديثة والعالم العربي والمجتمع الدولي"

Damascus, Syria 14-17 May 2010


Conference Hosts

The Arab International Women’s Forum Board of Trustees wishes to extend a special acknowledgment and deep appreciation to Her Excellency Dr Diala Al Hajj Aref, Minister for Social Affairs & Labour, The Syrian Arab Republic for the privilege of Her Excellency’s Patronage for the AIWF 2010 Damascus Conference.

The Arab International Women’s Forum wishes to recognise with much appreciation the outstanding support of Dr Diala Al Hajj Aref, Minster for Social Affairs & Labour and the contribution of The Ministry of Social Affairs & Labour in generously hosting the AIWF 2010 Damascus Conference and making it a reality.

The Arab International Women’s Forum wishes to recognise with much appreciation the outstanding contribution of The Ministry of Tourism, The Syrian Arab Republic in generously supporting the AIWF 2010 Damascus Conference and providing delegates with the opportunity to experience the hospitality and culture of Syria.

The Arab international Women’s Forum Board of Trustees wishes to extend their special acknowledgment and appreciation to the Damascus Chamber of Commerce and the Damascus Chamber of Commerce Business Women Committee for their generous support and active
participation in the AIWF 2010 Conference.

We would like to extend a particular note of appreciation and thanks to Mrs Sonia Khandji Cachecho, Board Member Damascus Chamber of Commerce and President the Damascus Chamber of Commerce Business Women Committee.

Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
The Syrian Arab Republic

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A very Special Acknowledgement goes to the Syrian Partners whose cooperation and generous support has been received with grateful thanks.

AIWF GLOBAL CORPORATE BENEFACTOR PARTNER

AIWF is proud to have the confidence of our distinguished AIWF Global Corporate Benefactor Partner, PepsiCo for their support for all AIWF events.

LEADING CORPORATE PROGRAMME PARTNERS

AIWF is proud to have the support of our distinguished Global Corporate Conference partners for their generous support and cooperation for the 2010 Conference Programme.

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AIWF 2007 PROGRAMME PARTNERS - DUBAI CONFERENCE
GLOBALISATION, TRADE and ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Powering the Future: Arab Business Women in a Modern Economy
The Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai
9 – 11 December 2007

The Arab International Women’s Forum is proud to have received the support of Global Corporate and Institutional Partners whose generous support and cooperation made the 2007 Dubai Conference Programme possible.

Leading Partners

Programme Partners


Supporting Partners


Conference Support

 

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AIWF 2007 MEDIA PARTNERS - DUBAI CONFERENCE

AIWF 2007 PROGRAMME LAUNCH PARTNERS

The Arab International Women’s Forum extends it special thanks and appreciation to their 2007 Global Partners for their generous support of the 2007 Programme Launch

Programme Partner

 

Programme Supporting Partners
               
 

Conference Partner

The AIWF extends its warmest thanks and appreciation to Jumeirah Carlton Tower for their ongoing support.

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AIWF 2006 PROGRAMME PARTNER

The Arab International Women's Forum extends special thanks to Shell International for their generous support of the AIWF 2006 Programme Launch

 

AIWF ACKNOWLEDGES

The AIWF would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude for the kind contributions by the following Annual Partners

Hildon Ltd - Platinum (2005 – 2006)
IBM - Diamond (2004 – 2007)
Procter and Gamble - Diamond (2003 – 2005)
HSBC - Gold (2005)

The AIWF would like to extend their warmest thanks to Mr Fawzi Beidas and Mrs Tohfe Beidas for their kind contribution as Annual Partners (2004-2005) and also for their support of the AIWF News (2003- 2005)

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AIWF 2005 PROGRAMME PARTNERS

AIWF wishes to thank our 2005 Programme Corporate Partners

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AIWF CONFERENCE 2004 SPONSORS

The Arab International Women’s Forum would like to thank the following conference sponsors for their kind contributions to the Third Annual AIWF Conference.

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AIWF CONFERENCE 2003 SPONSORS

AIWF is most appreciative of the generous support for the
Second Annual Conference from

Partner Sponsor
PepsiCo International

And also to Principal Contributor
Procter & Gamble

Jumeirah International

 

AIWF CONFERENCE 2002 SPONSORS

AIWF acknowledges the support of the AIWF Conference 2002 Sponsors

HSBC Republic
Christie’s
Jumeirah International

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AIWF FOUNDING CORPORATE SPONSORS

The Arab International Women’s Forum extends special thanks to
His Excellency Dr Ghazi Algosaibi
and acknowledges with gratitude his most valued endorsement.

The AIWF also acknowledges with appreciation and gratitude the valued support of the following distinguished organisations as corporate founder sponsors.

Arab British Chamber of Commerce in London
Al Bawardi Enterprises LLC
Euromoney Institutional Investor plc
Emirates International Forum
HSBC Republic (International)
Shell Oman Marketing Company

We would also like to thank
H.E. Muhammad Bin Issa Al Jaber
 Chairman of MBI International, for his valued sponsorship of the AIWF NEWS 2002-2003.
 

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