Arab Women in Science and Technology

Empowerment for the Development of the Arab World

1st Conference on Arab Women in Science and Technology
Raffles Dubai
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
28th - 30th September 2009

 

The Arab Science & Technology Foundation is organizing a conference on the theme of empowering women in science and technology in the Arab world, in cooperation with the Dubai Business Women’s Council.

The conference is being organized in collaboration with UNESCO and the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), as well as a number of scientific entities from the region and beyond. It is being held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), under the Patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein.

The conference offers an opportunity for the professional exchange of knowledge and skills related to engage women in the socio-economic development of the Arab World. Over 300 people are expected to participate from the entire world. They will have the opportunity to learn from over 60 international and national speakers via their valuable presentations including workshops, panels, and paper sessions. The conference will be the platform for leading women scientists; eminent researchers specialized in gender-specific topics, and representatives of Arab and international organizations that are concerned with women's research, development, and innovation.

Conference Scope

• Political Mechanisms and Empowerment of S&T Women in the Arab World
• Initiative on Empowerment of Arab Women in S&T for the Socioeconomic Development in the Arab World
• Women in S&T and the Required Development in the Arab World
• Individual and Collective Efforts to Support S&T Women in the Arab World
• Success Stories of Women in S&T: Past and Present
• Business Leaders and Empowerment of S&T Women in the Arab World
• Science, Technology and Gender in the Arab world: Current Issues and Challenges
• The Role of Audio-Visual Media in the Development of S&T Women's Role

 

Conference Sessions

The conference will include Oral presentations Sessions as well as Round table and workshops that will concluded with some recommendations and practical steps that serves the Conference and the initiative Objectives.

Related links:
::  UNESCO Women and Science (More)
::  UNESCO Science Policy and Sustainable Development (More)

• Source:UNESCO SC
• 23-09-2009