NAMA Women Advancement has kicked off its new community initiative, ‘NAMA Talks’, with a session centred on financial risks and how increased awareness can support women’s economic empowerment. The event took place on Tuesday at Aljada in Sharjah, with the goal of helping women make informed decisions that improve their engagement in different areas of life.
The opening session, titled ‘Empowering Women through Financial Risk: Awareness and Understanding’, was open to women aged 18 and above, including students, professionals, homemakers, retirees, and fresh graduates.
Organised in collaboration with the Sharjah Judicial Department, the session featured H.E. Judge Dr. Salama Rashid Al Ketbi, Head of the Judicial Inspection Department. Drawing on real court examples, she highlighted common financial risks faced by women and discussed the legal safeguards available to protect their rights.
H.E. Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of NAMA, stressed the value of awareness as a foundation for empowerment. “At NAMA, we believe that true empowerment starts with awareness. A woman who is financially and legally informed is better equipped to protect her assets and make decisions that reinforce her stability, both within her family and in society. Through ‘NAMA Talks’, we create space for meaningful discussions on real-life challenges that women face, providing content that promotes knowledge and drives positive change.”
She added, “This initiative goes beyond delivering information. It aims to foster a societal culture rooted in shared experiences and knowledge exchange, enabling women in all walks of life to make conscious decisions that contribute to societal empowerment. It reinforces the role of women as active contributors to the family and to the economy alike.”
Participants examined examples of real-life financial dilemmas such as unknowingly signing contracts, issuing general powers of attorney, or engaging with unlicensed service providers. These case studies were accompanied by legal explanations from Judge Al Ketbi, who guided attendees through the consequences and possible solutions in each scenario.
To round off the session, attendees were given access to an e-booklet titled ‘Protect Yourself Financially’. The guide provides step-by-step advice for handling financial risks, contact details for support organisations, and a pledge for participants to commit to making informed financial choices.
This marks the first of five sessions scheduled under the ‘NAMA Talks’ banner this year. The upcoming sessions will address themes such as women’s roles in STEM careers and how income can be generated through Artificial Intelligence. Each session is designed to engage women with current social and economic issues and support NAMA’s vision for women’s progress.
Events will be hosted at various locations across Sharjah and Fujairah to ensure wide accessibility. The next session is set to take place in Khorfakkan on 19 August.
