It was attended by Mrs. Raja Easa Al-Gurg, DBWC President, and a large number of the Council members. Mrs. Al-Gurg welcomed the attendees and thanked them for their interest in participating in the lecture which, she said, highlighted an important issue that revolved around a topic which was of relevance to too many women and businesswomen, especially in light of global financial crisis, which has affected many investments and sectors.

 Al-Gurg stated that organizing the lecture by the DBWC was mandated by the Council's interest in updating businesswomen and women in general on the best ways in managing and preserving wealth. This is done by utilizing the services of specialists who have long and extensive experience in this area, and have conducted many studies and intensive research that help female investors to choose best investment channels that would bring them attractive returns for investment, while keeping in mind prevailing global conditions. 

Al-Gurg noted that the Emirati female investors play an important role in preserving their individual wealth as well as their family's, on account of their natural conserving instincts,their sense of responsibility and the precise management and investment decision-making they enjoy. All this makes for continued growth of investments, something that was enhanced after they gained experience in the business field and acquired familiarity with investment opportunities, she said.

She called businesswomen to take advantage of available opportunities and to invest in promising areas that attract channels for investment in high volumes, especially during a  period when the world is witnessing an end of recession and is beginning to show signs of economic growth, accompanied by growing expectations of a complete recovery in the coming years. This calls for speedy and accurate investment decision-making to achieve thebest results.

Mr. Arnaud Leclercq shed light on the positive role of women in preserving the wealth and their sagacity in choosing the appropriate areas they want to invest in, being guided by their experience, instincts and their passion for investing in fields that attract them. This assures excellent and safe future prospects, he said.

Leclercq reviewed the role of Lombard Odier in the field of wealth management. He explained how, since the bank employs the best experts and specialists in the area, it takes into account many things that are commensurate with the culture of women in the region.The bank offers its customers good advice and opinions, he concluded.