Sharjah Business Women Council explores strategic ventures in UK

SHARJAH, 25th August, 2016 (WAM) – The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), recently led a women delegation to the United Kingdom, aimed at inspiring and motivating businesswomen from the UAE to scale up their home-based business activities more professionally and competitively. The SBWC is an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA). Headed by Ameera BinKaram, Vice-Chairperson of NAMA and Chairperson of SBWC, the delegation comprised 16 SBWC and Irthi Contemporary Council’s Azyame programme members, UAE business women councils and beneficiaries of a sponsorship scheme under NAMA. The visits that took place in London and Cardiff, saw participation of representatives in a number of initiatives designed to share knowledge and expand their business acumen. "The purpose of the trade mission was to engage women who are either currently involved in commercial operations or have a plan to establish their own business. We also want to show that we are keen to provide platforms for all members to expand their enterprises and share their entrepreneurial journeys," BinKaram said. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/economics/1395299122974.html