{
  "id": 6830800,
  "title": "BRICS Business Forum: On women-led businesses, Iran and UAE are on the same page",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-business-forum-on-women-led-businesses-iran-and-uae-are-on-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T00:45:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/brics-business-forum-on-women-led-businesses-iran-and-uae-are-on-the-same-page-10874391/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the BRICS Business Forum, Iran and the United Arab Emirates demonstrated agreement on the importance of fostering networks for women entrepreneurs and innovators. Both nations highlighted the potential of women-led businesses across the 21 BRICS countries, particularly in manufacturing, services, the digital economy, agribusiness, and creative industries. These industries are increasingly present but face challenges such as limited market access, financing gaps, regulatory barriers, and weaker integration into global and regional value chains. Zahra Rahaie, founder and CEO of Iran's largest pharma chemical company, Navak Chemipaksh, advocated for the creation of a B2B matchmaking platform for women entrepreneurs and emphasized the need for strategic integration rather than mere inclusion. Feryal Ahmadi, from the UAE's Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, discussed practical mechanisms to utilize the UAE as a bridge for women-led businesses to enter other international markets. The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, aimed at enhancing women's economic participation and leadership, emphasized the importance of strengthening women's access to markets, finance, technology, and cross-border partnerships to build regional resilience.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Iran and UAE agree on women-led business networks at BRICS Forum",
    "Women entrepreneurs face challenges in market access and financing",
    "BRICS Women’s Business Alliance seeks stronger market access"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Iran and UAE's alignment on supporting women-led businesses indicates a potential boost to their economic participation and leadership across BRICS countries, particularly in key sectors like manufacturing and digital economy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "BRICS Business Forum: On women-led businesses, Iran and UAE are on the same page",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-business-forum-on-women-led-businesses-iran-and-uae-are-on-the-6835839",
        "published": "2026-09-12T00:45:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}