Women’s talents under spotlight at 09 exhibition

The fourth edition of the Zero Nine charity exhibition will be held on April 12-15 in Fujairah. This was announced by Sheikha Shamsah bint Hamad, chairwoman of the organizing committee of Zero Nine, who was speaking at a press conference last week.
She said the exhibition is aimed at bolstering values and cherishing women’s talents and achievements.
Nearly 70 businesswomen from across the UAE and GCC countries are expected to take part in the event, organized this year under the theme “Happiness is in Giving.”
“Proceeds from the event will be allocated to support a program launched by Make a Wish Foundation UAE. The program provides assistance to young people who suffer from life-threatening diseases to help alleviate their sufferings and increase their morale,” she said.
The annual event is expected to be met with active contributions from the participants, either by entry fee for the exhibition or via a dedicated voluntary fund.
“This event comes as a continuation of the march of benevolence spearheaded by the UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan who declared the year 2017 as the Year of Giving,” bint Hamad added.
She also thanked Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sharqi, member of the Supreme Council and ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, crown prince of Fujairah, and Sheikh Rashid bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, chairman of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority (FCMA), for their support of all community activities in the emirate.
Hamdan Karem Al-Kaabi, director general of FCMA, said: “The authority is keen on supporting all community charity initiatives, keeping in mind that this year’s theme of the exhibition supports Make a Wish Foundation UAE in line with the directives of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, FCMA chairman, and Sheikha Shamsah bint Hamad,” he added.
Hassa Al-Falasi, the event director, said; “The exhibition aims at showcasing and elevating the talents of local and Middle Eastern businesswomen across a variety of categories, such as fashion, interiors, make up, accessories and foods.”
Zero Nine (Fujairah’s area code) also offers a closer look at what the naturally beautiful emirate has to offer to tourists from across the world.

Source: Arab News