The General Assembly of the Businesswomen’s Committee at the Damascus Chamber of Commerce has elected seven new members, signaling a strategic move to bolster the role of women in Syria’s economic landscape. The election, held at the Chamber’s headquarters, saw seven victors chosen from a field of eleven candidates to join the committee led by President Nadine Shawy and Vice President Laila Al-Samman.
New Leadership To Drive Empowerment
The newly elected members are Lina Enaya, Rima Al-Omari, Nadia Al-Bakri, Alia Al-Tarjuman, Laila Al-Asta, Lama Jarkou, and Samar Al-Azraq. During the assembly, each candidate presented their academic qualifications, professional experience, and strategic programs aimed at strengthening the presence and impact of businesswomen within the Chamber and the broader economy.
Essam Al-Ghorewati, President of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the critical importance of this initiative. “A true renaissance in the Syrian economy will not happen without activating the role of women in trade and business,” he stated, affirming the Chamber’s commitment to supporting both established businesswomen and aspiring young female entrepreneurs.
A Vision For Growth And Inclusivity
The committee’s leadership outlined a forward-looking agenda focused on tangible outcomes. Nadine Shawy, President of the Businesswomen’s Committee, highlighted the proven ability of Syrian women to be effective and influential contributors to society, noting that collective efforts will be key to elevating their status in the business sector.
Laila Al-Samman, Vice President of the Chamber, detailed the committee’s future objectives. These include promoting entrepreneurship, fostering social contributions linked to the business sector, and advancing capacity building through education and development programs.
Focusing On Digital Transformation And Global Outreach
The new members are poised to bring fresh perspectives to the committee’s strategy. Lama Jarkou, one of the newly elected members, stressed the committee’s role in economic and developmental empowerment. She highlighted a forthcoming focus on digital transformation to expand support for businesswomen at all stages of their ventures and called on Syrian women abroad to return and participate in the nation’s reconstruction.
Fellow winner Rima Al-Omari added that the increased presence of women in the Chamber will directly contribute to enhanced training, empowerment, and communication with international chambers and businesswomen, paving the way for new projects in both the public and private sectors.
About The Damascus Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1830, the Damascus Chamber of Commerce is one of the oldest trade chambers in the region. It aims to serve the business sector by providing support, information, and consultancy services to traders and companies. The Chamber also represents business interests before government bodies, prepares studies and proposals on economic legislation, and works to strengthen foreign trade relations.
Source: SANA
