Mission & Vision

Launched in October 2012-Emirates Aviation Training Centre

Mission: Positively Empower Women in Logistics & Transport in the Middle East by offering training, education, networking, coaching, motivation, guidance and continuous improvement in holistic workshops.

Vision:To be the best professional female logistics association in the region in the eyes of our members, stakeholders, and communities we serve in. We expect and demand to offer unique customized value added services and always be the top of mind logistics and transport association for women.

GCC =Oil rich economies (KSA, UAE, Qatar) +Iraq +IranSyria, Jordan, Lebanon- Agriculture

Egypt Agriculture /manufacturing/Textile/

KSA/UAE population growth is over 3.5%, 4% respectively

WILATME is head quartered in the UAE-Dubai-The logistics hub of the Middle East.Right now region is very unstable, Isis, hothyTerrorist attacks .

Introduction to Middle East

Top Logistics Growth Areas in the Middle EastCountry Growth % Value un US$ Potential Why

Kingdom of SaudiArabia 9.1%

US $ 630 million Regions Largest Markets

Oil/Manufacturing

UAE 11.9% US$ 451 million Regions Largest Markets

Infrastructure, Foreign Trade, Free-zones, services

Qatar 23.1% US$ 118 Booming Natural Gas/Oil

M.E Total Growth compound annual growth rate (CAGR)

6.9% (from 2011-2015)

US $ 3.7 Billion From 3 billion in 2013.

Stable growth Political Instability and mature markets

Source: Saudi Gazette & ameinfo.com/logistics-sector-growth

Introduction Logistics growth indicator-Qatar, UAE Then KSA

GDP growth rate of the UAE is forecasted at:

4.65%- up to 2015

Dubai at 5.4%:

Government emphasize on role of women as Ministers/Board of directors by law.

Maternity leave, feeding hours etc

Businesses have been effected by oil prices chances recently and tourism

Source : http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-arab emirates/forecast

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GDP Growth Rate for UAE

UAE age structure male/females

0-14 years: 20.6% (male 577,599/female 551,346) 15-24 years: 13.8% (male 449,258/female 306,410) 25-54 years: 61.5% (male 2,570,054/female 798,070) 55-64 years: 3.1% (male 127,569/female 40,996) 65 years and over: 1% (male 33,481/female 19,189) (2013 est.)

Male dominated population between 25-54 years old

25-54 years males /females UAE market 2014

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UAE the ideal logistic hub

Airport connectivity:

Cross roads between Europe, Asia and Africa. Connected to 220 destinations in six continents via more than 150 international airlines.4th busiest airport in the World, in terms of International passengers. (source: Airport Council International )Award Winning National Airlines Emirates and Etihad AirlinesBudget airlines available to and all airline companies also encourage women employment

Ports:Jebel Ali Port-The World Largest port between Rotterdam and Singapore.InfrastructureIntegrated smart services/efficientStrategic locationAttractive foreign investment policyTransit hub

Cruise terminal:Port RashidAward winning and the only one that is ISO Certified in the region.

Air-conditioned Water taxis, metro, bridges, trams, and national rail connecting to the entire Gulf Region by 2018.

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Worlds Largest Container Port Between Rotterdam & Singapore-Jebel Ali

DP World Expansion

9th largest container port (1) in 2011

Handled more than 13m (containers)TEU in 2011(Jebel Ali & Port Rashid)

Jebel Ali is the largest container port outside Asia

2012 Best Middle East seaport for the 18th consecutive year (AFSCA)

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Jebel Ali Terminal

(1) Source: Containerisation International

DP World Jebel Ali – A Flagship Facility

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• Around 65 terminals across 6 continents• Capacity set to rise to ~103 m TEU by 2020 (time dependent on market)•Source: DP World office

DP WORLD Committed Portfolio

WILATMESubcommittees &

Initiatives

Site Visits

Mentoring

Other Training/Non Logistics

CSR Government

Relations

Scholarships & Internships

Training/Workshops

Continuous Improvements

Regional & Intl. Relations

Initiatives and subcommittees WILATME

Benefits associated with this

Cost effective training

Free site visits

Free workshops

Networking events

Internships/job openings

Supply chain. Transport, shipping cargo training

Leadership courses & certification

Membership growth is now at 250 members

Launch DHL workshopSharaf Steignweg Site visitGlobal shipping logistics Site visitFood Logistics Forum-ParticipationNetworking breakfast events-Dubai World Trade centerTop Female Student recognition-certification/AwardInternship (Herriot Watt University graduate Fatima)Arab Union Land Transport event-Dubai world trade centre-20th

April 2014-VisitNetworking and CSR- 9th June 2014Dec 2014-Networking Breakfast-Dubai World Trade Centre Club

Our events that took place 2013-2015:

Occupational healthcare and benefits at work event

Get together at Dubai Customs dome to discuss upcoming event and more on WILAT-ME.

Our events that took place 2013-2015:

Shipping trainingBill of lading trainingLC trainingAir cargo training imports/exports/cross tradeLand transport training-UAE and GCC land transportLeadership trainingSales trainingTeam building trainingSite visits-Dubai international airportJebel AliFujairah port-Oil imports/exports hubLeadership conference-DWE Networking breakfast

2015 October onwards calendar of events till Dec 2016:

2015 October onwards calendar of events till Dec 2016:

Al Ghurair foods company site visit( Largest commodity supplier in the region-Coffee, flour, oats, poultry, pasta etc)

Pepsi company and logistics department site visit

DWC (new cargo airport site visit-Al Maktoum airport-Largest planned and sea-air cargo in 45 mins max)

WILATME Networking Business Breakfast in Dec last year

WILAT Business Breakfast

International Media Coverage English Wilat-me

Media Coverage From RAK Free Zone Logistics

Media Coverage From RAK Free Zone Logistics

Top Female Supply chain and logistics Graduate Student at WILATME Event

WILATME – Gathering with the big boss-Aisha Wilat Global Convenor

Arab League – Minister PlenipotentiaryDr. Dina Hussain DhaherDirector of the Department of Transport & Tourism The Economic Sector

Create a networking arena for women in the Middle East via:An Online e-portal where we have cyber meetings, courses and training/Exchange programs. (Smart services) MOU with e-university

Work on regional event to gather females from the sector once ortwice a year. Initiate other states WILAT with central control from UAE.

Move in line wit Dubai’s Strategy smart city, smart WILATMELoyalty cards offered and fixed dates for regular coffee morningsMOU to be signed with Top universities and associations to spread the initiative and open doors and enhance training quality.

Road map for the Middle East

Lack of funding from organizations

Full time staff required to continue the work and increase awareness

Press coverage on all our events-will help

Collaborations With Governments, private sectors is vital

Low number of graduates from this sector in this region

New field in academia in this region esp. Gulf countries.We should reinforce the idea that its a new sector with stable and high paying Jobs offered.

Challenges and How we will overcome them

UAE opportunities for transport/logistic female investors

More 38 Free-zones100% company ownership for all foreignersEasy to set up in few hours or few daysZero TaxationFreehold offices and residential unique areas for all expatsBanks also supporting FDI and offer loans and mortgageFeel free to contact me anytime for further information

Expo 2020 Facts

Thanks to our Supporters:

Thank you & Hope you enjoy your stay

Top infrastructure, airports, roads, highways, (dhs 268 billion-value of Foreign Direct Investment), ports & strategic location.

E - services for most transactions. Encouraging atmosphere for foreign investments the UAE. (part of e-government initiative)

Direct foreign investment encouraged. 38 freezones

Continuation of heavy investment in infrastructure

Ports airports have already dedicated areas for the Etihad rail and greater expansions in Jebel Ali, Khalifa port and Airports. All connected to the Gulf Rail.

Award winning national airlines, ports . Both have strategic location and connectivity.