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.