Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) Authority has joined AmCham Abu Dhabi's 'Women Achieve,' an innovative programme established by its Women in Business Committee that promotes the professional advancement of women.

 

The programme was developed to encourage companies and organisations to give women more opportunities to advance their careers by offering them positions of greater responsibility and leadership, said the statement.

 

Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Authority is now the 40th organisation that has joined an expanding list of leading companies that support the 'Women Achieve' initiative.

 

As a supporter of the programme, RAK FTZ Authority reassures its commitment to provide a work environment that is favourable to women’s development by empowering women to refine their leadership skills and flourish in their respective jobs and areas of expertise. 

 

Moreover, the authority has pledged to provide greater opportunities for women’s participation in training and career advancement. 

 

Aysha Sulaiman, director of human resources and development, RAK FTZ, said: “Nowadays, women play an increasingly stronger role in business, the military and government. We believe in women’s significant role in building greater economies, and helping achieve development and sustainability in the country. Thus, we always seek ways to empower and encourage them to participate fully in business and economic life across all sectors.

 

“RAK FTZ has always been proactive in developing its female employees to lead important positions and projects in the organization. More than 50% of managerial and leadership positions are currently held by women. Moreover, RAK FTZ conducts many programs throughout the year for its female employees to boost their power in the business field.” 

 

Robert S Harward, chairman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, said: “We are delighted to have Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Authority sign Women Achieve. AmCham Abu Dhabi is proud to support innovative initiatives, such as WOMEN ACHIEVE, that foster positive change in the business community and realize the full capacity of talent available to grow industry." - TradeArabia News Service