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TRA Organizes A Virtual Discussion On “The Role Of Women In The ICT
Sector”

On the occasion of the Emirati Women’s
Day, the Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority (TRA) organized a virtual
discussion on “The role of women in ICT
sector: ideas, experiences and visions of
TRA”, with the participation of a number
of female TRA employees. The discussion
focused on the professional and practical
experiences of women working in the ICT
sector, and the professional development
that they have achieved in this vital field
by taking advantage of the opportunities
provided by TRA senior leadership in line
with the directives of the wise leadership
and its unlimited support in this context.
The session started with an opening speech speakers included Eng. Khawla Al Mheiri, that sheds light on the efforts of Emirati
by Ahlam Al Feel, Director of Corporate Eng. Suaad Al Shamsi, and Eng. Shaimaa women in the ICT sector. The second
Communication Department and CEO of Al Hefeiti. The discussion was moderated initiative focuses on strengthening the
Happiness and Wellbeing in TRA, where she by Shahd Al Muhaideb, Marketing Manager role of women as representatives of their
praised the major achievements of Emirati Corporate Communications Department. country in international ICT forums, by
women in various fields, and their role in The speakers addressed the importance sending a certain number of women every
TRA various projects and programs. She of building women capacities in the ICT year for training and practicing in global
said: “On the occasion of Emirati Women's sector, in addition discussing their effective organizations such as the United Nations,
Day, I extend my greetings to all colleagues role in this sector since the establishment the International Telecommunication
and sisters in various fields of national of the union, the challenges they have Union and the World Summit on the
work, and on behalf of all of you I greet faced, and how to overcome them and Information Society. Emirati women
the Mother of the Nation, Her Highness prove their competencies to assume the lead a number of strategic projects in
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, President most important positions. The session TRA at the national level, with Khawla Al
of the General Women’s Union Supreme also discussed the active women’s role Mheiri managing the UAE Pass project.
Chairperson of the Family Development in national projects such as the UAE Pass Moreover, Suaad Al Shamsi was awarded
Foundation President of Supreme Council project, the first digital national identity the Prime Minister’s Medal for technical/
for Motherhood and Childhood, and the for all citizens, residents and visitors, technological employee, for leading
leadership of the UAE for the distinguished allowing users to access the services of “Mabrouk Ma Yak” team, and a number of
global position we have reached in local and federal government entities, women have represented the UAE in the
women's empowerment and gender and other service providers. The speakers ITU sessions and in numerous internal and
balance, which has been reflected on also discussed digital transformation external participations. TRA has launched
people’s happiness in the UAE.” She added: and its future implications on the role of many initiatives under the guidance of TRA
“Today, while we witness the presence of women, and their empowerment in the senior leadership for empowering Emirati
women in all fields, we are convinced that ICT sector, to achieve a balance between women, such as Eve Committee, believing
the founding fathers plans have resulted women’s professional and family duties. in the role of women and their contribution
happiness and prosperity today, and that H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, TRA to the development of all fields. Eve
our current leaders’ strategies will bring Director General, announced the launch committee is keen on motivating female
about more success and leadership for of two important initiatives, the first one human cadres to maintain professional
us and for generations after us. Today's is “Digital women: Emirati women at the excellence, as well as creating a productive
ICT sector is the incubator of all digital forefront of digital transformation” which work environment that encourages
transformations, the driving force of the includes the development of a digital creativity and innovation, and ensuring
fourth industrial revolution including platform for women working in the sector, the highest levels of happiness for female
smart cities, big data, 5G and technologies including a knowledge portal, a discussion employees.
supported by artificial intelligence. The forum, a blog, as well as an annual event
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