UAE: Former US first lady Hillary Clinton to headline Abu Dhabi Forbes summit – News

Four-day event will address key women’s issues and feature thought-provoking sessions

Former US First Lady and US politician Hillary Clinton will join other key dignitaries in Abu Dhabi to headline the second annual Forbes 30/50 Summit.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) organized an event to celebrate International Women’s Day. Taking place March 7-10, the event will address key women’s issues and feature thought-provoking sessions led by some of the world’s most influential women.

Key themes of the four-day event include mentoring, collaboration and innovation. From under-30 and over-50 honorees to world policy and business leaders, attendees will work together to make connections and build world-changing alliances.

One of the safest cities in the world for women, the summit will span some of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic locations, including Qasr Al Watan, Saadiyat Island and the Louvre.

It will also serve as a backdrop to highlight the city’s efforts to create an environment that empowers all.

Speakers at this year’s summit included former U.S. First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Cabinet Member and Minister of State for International Cooperation; Founder; Jessica Alba, actress and founder and CEO of The Honest Company; Ayesha Curry, founder and CEO of Sweet July; Amna Al Qubasi, F1 racing driver; actor and author Catherine O’Hara and ballerina, author and philanthropist Misty Copeland.