Feb.  3, 2002

 Mrs. Mubarak addresses Arab women's forum

Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, Chairperson of the Arab women's summit, said "the authentic values of Arabism and the promising dreams of progress are the common denominator that brings us together in the women and media forum with our strong will to upgrade the reality of Arab women at all levels and change them into creative energies working side by side with men to make the hopes of a bright future come true".

    In an address before the inaugural session of the women and media forum, which is convened according to resolutions of the Arab women's summit in Cairo, Mrs. Mubarak cherished the positive spirit that resulted from the Arab women's summit resolutions.

    She said the forums held previously provided a democratic dialogue among the various trends and contributed to deepening dialogue among the participants.

    Mrs. Mubarak extended greetings to the struggling Palestinian women in their tough ordeal. She noted this forum offered a chance for Arab women to express support for their Palestinian sisters who give the most precious sacrifices in order to restore the rights and liberate the lands.

    Meanwhile, Sheikha Fatma Bent Mubarak, wife of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan A1 Nahyann honoured Mrs. Mubarak by presenting to her Sheikh Zayed Prize. Mrs. Mubarak was among the first heads of state spouses who were honoured during the Arab women summit celebration.

    On the other hand, Sheikha Fatma Bent Mubarak, hosted a luncheon on Saturday at A1 Musharraf palace in honour of Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak.

    The luncheon was attended by wives of heads of state of Sudan, Palestine and Mauritania, and members of delegations taking part in the forum of Arab women and media which kicked off in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.