Egyptian Entrepreneur-Founder/CEO of WEBB International Middle East Ltd- General Manager of Ibrahim Hassan Siam & Partners

-Regional Country Manager of the Hot Mommas Project out of the George Washington University School Of Business DC.

Introduction:

“Rim”, an Egyptian business woman who got her MBA from Alexandria Business University and wanted to create her own independent business to realize her ambitions and to become self reliant economically and socially . Therefore , she chose a line of business that women rarely choose as Middle Eastern : " Antique Dealer". To be an antique dealer wasn't easy, However, her passion and love of antiques made her accept the challenges and defy all obstacles .... In 2004 , Rim entered the Gulf market with the reproduction of antiques as sideline and opened a warehouse in RAKFTZ-UAE.

Rim believes that woman in business has the power within her and around her, This power might be enough to drive her to reach success and achieve her dreams. In Middle Eastern communities the participation of women in the economy is weakest among all women in the world. For years, women were marginalized and not given decision-making positions as tradition dictated that men were better able and suited to make rational business decisions. Often times, neither father, nor brother, or husband allowed them to work in public career, or to launch businesses that involve communicating with public. But Today, with more and better opportunities of Education & Communication, as well as more frequent contacts between East and West through Internet & Media, the Middle Eastern women are looking sustaining and raising over career challenges, they are looking for equality between genders.

Rim's mind never seemed to stop. As Egyptian entrepreneur for more then 22 years and also as a mentor, She realized it wasn't all just about the achievement of her personal dreams, it was also playing an important role in connecting female entrepreneurs and business owners and professionals across borders specially those who their businesses were affected by the Arab springs.She wanted to take action and support businesses that enhance women’s marketable skills to increase the value of women-owned businesses, to expand women’s participation in the region’s economy, to help them to become and be seen as engines for economic growth and to build a rising pulse of women’s empowerment across the globe.

Professional challenge : “Taking action”

1-Empowering Women By teaching them Carpentry Skills

In 2008 , “Rim” started to think about taking on a role as a mentor to empower other women and to teach them new ' skills ', so she submitted the first training program for Middle Eastern women to teach sewing art & craft carpentry. She believed that this training can give another chance to women who did not have a chance to go to school and can make their future brighter. She thought this can be a proof that Middle Eastern women can do what men can do if given support. “Rim” believes that Empowering women by teaching them new skills is the best way of fighting against

gender inequality and women's dependency. http://youtu.be/VvSlW-dpXVE

2-WEBB Middle East:"An Egyptian Feminist Movement into Global Digital Action"

http://worldpulse.com/node/83639

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK2e-m62_Zs

In December 2012, Rim established WEBB International Middle East with the vision to Pool all Women & Youth Skills around the globe under one roof at one place:Working Together Across Sectors ...Building Business and Bridging Culture.

( launching of WEBB Middle East https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ8RaWkbo0U )

WEBB International Middle East is an ONLINE Platform that connects FEMALE entrepreneurs and business people across sectors together through building business bridges.

“Rim” said; "WEBB International Middle East will not merely have online presence;It will also have offline presence in different countries. However,its power will be first gained from its website and online community. It will have representative offices in different countries to serve in building professional & commercial bridges. "

WEBB International Middle East.Ltd mission's;

-Building Online Women's Enterprises: www.webb-middleeast.com

An internet based brand name“ WEBB Megastore “http://youtu.be/wQS6XThTQZw

-Creating an online services “WEBB Business Center”: www.webb-middleeast.orgProviding for the first time online Skype Translators who can help in translating Business and Medical online communications.Providing online Secretaries who can fullfil businessmen/women's work.

-Transforming it's online"WEBB Megastore"into an offline brand name store( like gallery Lafayette,harrods,Macy's..etc ).

-Providing Online Education Sessions:WEBB International Middle East in association with the Hotmommasproject.org out of the George Washington school of business will provide Online Business Educational sessions to fill the gap and increase self confidence in girls & women globally. http://vimeo.com/65011553

-INITIATIVE ;

WEBB Middle East in association with UNIDO-ITPO Bahrain announced Initiative;“Empowering 20000 Women & Youth by 2020 through 200 leaders in Arab & African Countries “ through training sessions to become leaders and successful entrepreneurs.

WEBB International Middle East is Seeking full cooperation of esteemed companies and organizations in supporting its goal to Building Business and Bridging Culture and to cement its vision to increase women and youth’s capacity to understand, appreciate and value their differences as well as their similarities.

Awards

1- The 2009 Middle East Dynamic Woman Award

In 2009 , Rim submitted her success story with the Hot Mommas Project ( HMP ), an award-winning women’s leadership program housed at the George Washington University School Of Business DC and included in the mission of GWSB’s Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. She became the first woman from Arab Countries who not only shared her story with the Hot Mommas Project, but became the 2009 winner of the Middle East Award. http://hotmommasproject.com/

Hot Mommas = Dynamic Women

For the past few years she has served as Country Manager for the Hot Mommas Project. In that time, she has formed the Middle East delegation in order to engage women around the world in helping to build Cultural, Entrepreneurial and Commercial bridges . She encouraged women from the Middle East to share their stories and serve as examples of leadership both personally and professionally, and this was extremely important not just in the Middle East, but for women globally.

2- In 2011 Rim received the " Middle East Women Helping Women Award " from the Hot Mommas Project and the Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence out of the GWSB's : Recognizing businesses and individuals who supported and contributed to the development of women in business during the eligibility period.

3- In 2013 Rim was named “SENSES Arabian Entrepreneur of the Year”http://www.senses.de/awards2013-dubai.html

Press Links;

- http://wonews.net/ar/index.php?act=post&id=7046

-http://www.ahram.org.eg/NewsQ/225716.aspx

- http://www.international-mag.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=755:2012-04-18-08-00-30&catid=37:getaways&Itemid=532

https://plus.google.com/+rimsiam/posts/PczjL7gA2Bw#+rimsiam/posts/PczjL7gA2Bw

- http://digital.ahram.org.eg/Community.aspx?Serial=1482363#.U-Hwf_SZc1Y.google_plusone_share

- http://digital.ahram.org.eg/articles.aspx?Serial=298191&eid=819

-http://www.alkuwaityah.com/Article.aspx?id=160304

- In June 2013 the United Nations for Public Service Forum & Award Ceremony organized for the first time in the Middle East region in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Rim Siam was honored to be one of the speakers. http://www.unpsforum.bh/speakers-workshop5.php

-The first lively discussion event for WEBB international Middle East in Dubai in association with UNIDO-ITPO Bahrain. http://leadershiparabic.com/ra2ed.php?id=464

http://www.felixnews.com/news-22181.html#.UtO55UcAkwI.google_plusone_share

-Press conference in Bahrain with the Bahrain businesswomen societyhttp://www.albiladpress.com/article186000-1.html

-Rim arranged the First event for the Hot Mommas project in Dubai in association with the Emirates Businesswomen Council . UAE National press; http://www.albayan.ae/economy/local-market/2011-03-29-1.1411072

-Rim Honored the 2011 Dynamic women in Kuwait http://www.alqabas.com.kw/node/612103

-Rim was visiting and choosing the first disabled girl from Rashid centre Dubai to share her story with the hotmommasproject.org . National Emirates Press; http://www.emaratalyoum.com/life/society/2013-02-28-1.553428

- A Standing Ovation for Inspiration | The Hot Mommas Project-http://hotmommasproject.com/2011/05/a-standing-ovation-for-inspiration/

-WEBB Middle East:"An Egyptian Feminist Movement into Global Digital Action-https://worldpulse.com/node/83639

YOUTUBES

- AlHurra news Channel Tv http://youtu.be/72aeJYDce-I

- Rim on CanalNaf news Conference 20 Mai 2014 - Paris-Dauphine University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCg6bQqFTgg&feature=youtu.be

- Hotmommasproject - 1 http://vimeo.com/92886138

- Hotmommasproject - 2 http://vimeo.com/65011553

- Rim teaching carpentry skills http://youtu.be/VvSlW-dpXVE

- Rim Siam on Nile TV,21 March 2014 http://youtu.be/ILGNhXMvcOM

- ةانق لينلا ةيفاقثلا - جمانرب هيل ال - ةقلح 2013/7/30http://youtu.be/jzgAO4tY6LY

HMP Awards SENSES Award

Rim on different Gulf & Arabian newspapers