Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh:   As part of the eighth edition of the Perspectives: Women in Leadership series in the Gulf region, held this year in Riyadh, Doha, and Dubai, the Jersey International Financial Centre celebrated the achievements of Gulf women in the financial services sector and their growing role in business leadership .

The sessions, which ran from October 5 to 9, featured panel discussions and professional networking sessions. They kicked off in Riyadh with a women-only session at the DoubleTree by Hilton on October 5, then moved to Doha at the W Doha on October 7, and concluded in Dubai at the Shangri-La Hotel on October 9 .

Amy Bryant, Deputy CEO of Jersey Finance, moderated the dialogues in the three cities, with Jill Britton, Managing Director of the Jersey Financial Services Authority, also participating. She was joined in Riyadh and Doha by Ellen Millar, Minister for Treasury and Resources and Deputy Minister for External Relations, Government of Jersey, while Helen de la Cour, Director of the Financial and Professional Services Sector, Government of Jersey, participated in the Dubai session. A panel discussion and professional networking event followed.

Millar emphasized that "deepening partnerships with the Gulf region is a strategic priority for Jersey," noting that such events "celebrate women's leadership and build broader bridges for the exchange of organizational and professional expertise, supporting the success of businesses and families ."

For her part, Anne Kellys, Director of the Gulf Region at Jersey Finance, explained that the Perspectives series " provides a space for practical inspiration, sharing experiences and lessons, and creating new connections that enable women to advance their careers and influence the future of the sector."

She added: “We are delighted to return to Riyadh, Doha and Dubai to highlight outstanding female talent and connect them with the global financial community in Jersey .”

The event is sponsored by prominent financial institutions such as VG , Zedra Fund Services Limited , and Affinity Private Wealth , in addition to the reception sponsor, Praxis , reflecting Jersey Finance’s commitment to supporting women’s empowerment and enhancing their presence in the financial services sector .

This series reflects the growing presence of women in the region as an influential economic force, whether through their leadership of major institutions, their contributions to the future of family businesses, or their assumption of senior positions in major global corporations. This makes the current moment pivotal for consolidating the role of women in shaping the future of business in the region and the world .

About Jersey :

Jersey Finance has been a leading global financial center for over 60 years. With a forward-thinking approach and an environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) foundation, it is at the forefront of banking, corporate services, fintech, funds, investment management, private wealth, and specialized areas of Islamic finance and philanthropy. Jersey-based financial firms serve clients worldwide, and today, more than 30 Jersey-based financial firms operate in the Gulf region, including four recently established firms in Saudi Arabia .

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