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Leading Egyptian and American women business leaders will meet November 22-23 to explore critical issues surrounding private and corporate philanthropy in Egypt. As the current global financial turmoil creates a larger gap between the rich and poor in many societies, the impact of philanthropy is increasingly recognized as a means to addressing social needs. The Corporate Ambassadors Program seeks to examine approaches to corporate social responsibility and discuss how these practices are changing the social and economic landscapes of the U.S, Egypt, and other countries.

The Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB) took the initiative to host the Corporate Ambassadors Program in Beirut, Lebanon, in partnership with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Businesswomen’s Network, the U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and Vital Voices Global Partnership. The theme of the event was “Practical Lessons in Strategic Planning from U.S. and Lebanese Perspectives.”

A new play can't get a much better showcase than the documentary work "Seven" received at the Harman Center. The one-off performance Wednesday night was introduced with a letter of recommendation from the absent but extremely supportive Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Wife of His Majesty and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Woman Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa took part at the Second Conference of the Arab Women's Organization titled '' security of women as a human being. ..

Wife of His Majesty and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Woman Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa took part at the Second Conference of the Arab Women's Organization titled '' security of women as a human being...

Bahraini and US speakers stressed in the closing session of the forum the importance to support those organisations for their dedication to recruit women and youth. Manager of US Women Company Barbara Kassow stressed the importance of government’s support to small and medium businesses...

Leading Lebanese and U.S. women business leaders will meet November 6-7 to explore critical issues surrounding strategic planning and marketing for new business opportunities. More women are starting businesses in Lebanon, but the current economic crisis may curb this positive trend. The Corporate Ambassadors ...

AMMAN - HRH Princess Basma on Saturday stressed the importance of encouraging and supporting women to be engaged in projects beyond the limited range of small businesses based on home production.

The Business Exchange For um: Bahraini and American Experience held on 2-3 October at the Kingdom of Bahrain to enhance the potentials of businesswomen in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and reinforce the role of women in the decision making. The event was organised by the Bahrain Businesswomen Society (BBS) and supported by the Council for Arab Businesswomen ...

El Bayane newspaper in Tunisia covered the CNFCE and MENA BWN's visit to Tataouine. To learn more about the visit please read the attached PDF document..