[Wigsat-l] Arab Women in Science and Technology: Empowerment for the Development of the Arab World

[Sophia Huyer]

  Conference on Arab Women in Science and Technology
28th – 30th September 2009
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the Conference


ASTF is organizing the first conference on «Arab Women in Science and  
Technology: Empowerment for the Development of the Arab World». After  
the completion of the first stage of its initiative on «Empowerment  
for the Development of the Arab World» ASTF seeks to engage Arab women  
in the greater socio-economic development of the Arab World under the  
Arab Women Association for Research, Development and Innovation –AWARD).
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
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