Sharjah – Korea Businesswomen Forum 2026

Forum DateTuesday, 25 August 20269:30 – 14:00 KST
Location & VenueThe Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas HallSeoul, South Korea
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Program Schedule

Tuesday 25 August 2026 timetable and session highlights.

9:30 – 10:00

REGISTRATION & NETWORKING COFFEE

The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall
10:00 – 10:15

OPENING CEREMONY

MC: Ms. Hind Al Madani – Sharjah Chamber

Keynote & Dignitary Addresses
H.E. Halima Humaid Al OwaisChairman of Sharjah Consultative Council, and Board Member of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Opening Speech
Ms. Myung Ja LEEExecutive Managing Director at Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
Strategic Partner Speech
H.E. Sungsoo CHOISecretary-General of the Korea-Arab Society (KAS)
Strategic Partner Speech
H.E. Jamal Abdalla Al SuwaidiAmbassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Korea
Keynote Speech
The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall
10:15 – 11:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

Panel Topic“Accelerating women's economic Growth through Strategic partnership.”
Panelists
1
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI)H.E Dr. Fatema Al Muqarrab – Member of Sharjah Consultative Council & Director of International relation at Sharjah Chamber
2
Sharjah Business women council (SBWC)H.E Maryam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of SBWC
3
Korea International Trade Association (KITA)Jina KIM, Licensed Korean Customs Broker - Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
4
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MoFA)Arhum YOO - Specialist of Center for Economic Security and Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MoFA)
Session ModeratorMrs. Mai bin HaddahHead of international cooperation at Sharjah Chamber
The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall
11:00 – 11:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

Panel Topic“Fostering Innovation from Research to Industry Impact”
Panelists
1
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)H.E. Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi – CEO
2
Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation (Spark)Dr. Asma Mahmoud Fikri – Director of Government & Corporate Partnership
3
Korea Cosmetic Industry Institute (KCII)Bomi RYU, Team Lead
4
Women in Science, Engineering and Technology in Korea (WiTeck)Prof. Jeong-Eun NAH, President of Women in Science, Engineering and Technology in Korea (WiTECK) and a Professor at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.
Session ModeratorMrs. Mai bin HaddahHead of international cooperation at Sharjah Chamber
The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall
11:45 – 12:00

SIGN OF STRATEGIC MOU'S

Bilateral MoU Signings
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI)
MoU Partner
The Korea-Arab Society
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI)
MoU Partner
Korea Venture Business Womens Association (KOVWA)
Sharjah Research, Technology & Innovation (Spark)
MoU Partner
Namwon City Government & Institute of Natural BIO industry for Namwon (NBN)
Sharjah Businesswomen Council (SBWC)
MoU Partner
TBC
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)
MoU Partner
TBC
The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall
12:00 – 12:10

GIFT EXCHANGE & GROUP PHOTO

The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall
12:10 – 14:00

BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH

The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall
14:00

End of the Program

The Westin Seoul Parnas, Atlas Hall

The program is preliminary and remains subject to change and update based on the final arrangements.