Dubai Women Establishment and J.P. Morgan Collaborate to Boost Women’s Economic Participation

Dubai: Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and J.P. Morgan, Dubai branch have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish strategic collaboration to enhance women's economic participation and support their professional development. According to Emirates News Agency, Naeema Ahli, CEO of Dubai Women Establishment, and Khaled Hobballah, Senior Country Officer for the Middle East and North Africa at J.P. Morgan, signed the MoU. This MoU provides a general framework for cooperation that reflects both parties' commitment to strengthening women's roles in the workforce and contributing to sustainable economic development. Under this collaboration, both entities will work together on designing and implementing programs and initiatives across four key areas: economic empowerment, professional and leadership development, and career mentorship through specialised events and activities that foster connection and knowledge exchange among women leaders across sectors. J.P. Morgan will contribute expertise and kn owledge to training programs, collaborate on the design and implementation of workshops, seminars, and joint events, and provide mentorship support to participants in these initiatives. Naeema Ahli stated that the collaboration aligns with DWE's strategy to enhance women's role in the national economy through impactful strategic collaborations. She emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and applying global best practices to empower Emirati women to achieve their professional and leadership aspirations. Khaled Hobballah remarked on J.P. Morgan's belief in the necessity of empowering women in the workforce for driving innovation and sustainable growth. He highlighted the collaboration as a reflection of J.P. Morgan's commitment to fostering inclusive opportunities and supporting the professional development of women across the UAE.