AIWF hosted a special dinner at the invitation of the Rt Hon Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman John Stuttard, ‘Enhancing Business Opportunities between the City of London, the Arab World and the International Community’. Welcoming the distinguished gathering of 270 men and women representing governments, financial and business interests, international organisations from over forty countries, including 18 Arab countries, AIWF Chairman Mrs Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani said, “It is essential that we maximise opportunities for entrepreneurship for men and women within the region and for trade between the Middle East and the international community in order to make globalisation effective and more inclusive. The City of London is uniquely placed to assist with the introduction of financial models that will fit the region and stimulate its long term economic growth. It can facilitate access to finance for both men and women entrepreneurs, creating a basis for local growth that is directed at the global market.” The event was supported by Shell, PepsiCo and PwC.
