Women In business International Forum 2005

Under the auspices of Syria's First Lady Asmaa al-Assad, the World Women in Business Conference was Opened on 21 May in Damascus under the motto "Participation by Skills and Knowledge in the World Economy."  The conference, which is held for the first time out of its HQ in London, will give an opportunity for 400 businesswomen and international delegations from all over the world to review women's active role in economy in the interest of the community as a whole.

Woman in Business Forum 2005  is witnessing an important attendance from both political and economic international personales including wife of Egyptian president Mrs. Suzan Mubarak, wife of Turkish Premier Mrs. Amenah Erdogan, Pakistani ex-Preimier Benazir Bhottu, Expatriate Minister Buthina Shabban, Malaysian ex-Premier Mahatir Mohammed and Head of the Arab Business Women Council Sheikha Hassa al-Sabah.

The international assembly of women organizes the forum in business with the cooperation of Syrian-British society.

Syria Shell Petroleum Development B.V participated the event as a sponsor and as exhibitor. The Syria Shell Stand attracted audience who appreciated Syria Shell business and community Development activities.