Economy Politics Local 2025-12-15T13:18:00+00:00

Women's Role in Finance as a Driver of Economic Growth

Raja Al-Mazrouei participated in a panel discussion during Abu Dhabi Finance Week. She highlighted the pivotal role of women in finance and entrepreneurship as key drivers of economic growth, stating that increased female workforce participation could add $2.7 trillion to the economy.


Women's Role in Finance as a Driver of Economic Growth

Raja Al-Mazrouei, CEO of the 'Export Credit Union', participated in a panel discussion as part of the 'Middle East and North Africa Future Lab', held during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025. Al-Mazrouei affirmed the pivotal role of women in the financial sector and entrepreneurship as key drivers of economic growth, noting that increasing women's participation in the workforce could add $2.7 trillion to the economy. She also outlined her vision on leadership and innovation, and the pivotal role of women in shaping the future of the financial sector, in line with this year's theme: 'Women in Finance: Innovation as a Tool for Economic Equality'.