AmCham Kuwait Diwaniya promotes financial literacy and wealth planning for women

AmCham Kuwait, in partnership with CFA Society Kuwait, UIC, and Boeing, hosted a high-level Diwaniya through its Women in Business Focus Group, dedicated to advancing financial literacy for women and raising awareness about investment and long-term family wealth planning.

The session brought together leading experts from the financial and investment sectors to foster practical dialogue, empowering women to make informed financial decisions and play a greater role in capital allocation and economic leadership.

The Diwaniya emphasized that financial literacy is a cornerstone of women’s economic empowerment, enabling them to move from financial capability to financial authority.

Women participants were encouraged to actively engage in investment decisions, leadership roles, and wealth creation for their families and communities.

Distinguished speakers included:

• Dr. Arezou Harraf, Chair of the Women in Business Focus Group and Vice-Chair of AmCham Kuwait
• Aminah Abotalaf, Executive Director of CFA Society Kuwait and Chair of AmCham Kuwait’s Programs and Events Committee
• Sarah Dashti, Vice President of Equity & Fixed Income at Kamco Invest
• Shaima Bin Hussain, Founder of She Invest
• Fadwa Darwish, Secretary General of the Union of Investment Companies
• Sarah Maynard, ASIP, Global Senior Head at CFA Institute

Speakers highlighted the growing need to equip women with financial knowledge, covering areas such as investments, risk management, and capital allocation. They also shared practical steps for women professionals, founders, and emerging leaders to build investment confidence and actively participate in financial markets and long-term financial planning.

Rt. Brig. Gen. Musaed Al Hawli, Managing Director of Boeing and AmCham Kuwait Board Member, underscored the importance of corporate support in advancing women’s financial capacity, stating, “At Boeing, corporate social responsibility is embedded in how we operate worldwide. Supporting women’s capacity building, particularly in financial literacy, strengthens communities and promotes sustainable growth. Initiatives like this Diwaniya reaffirm our commitment to empowering women in Kuwait.”

The Diwaniya forms part of AmCham Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and strengthen women’s leadership pipelines by ensuring access to financial education and investment awareness.

By emphasizing financial literacy as a core leadership competency, the event aimed to help women manage personal and family wealth strategically while contributing meaningfully to Kuwait’s broader economic development.

AmCham Kuwait continues to collaborate with financial institutions, policymakers, and private sector leaders to expand financial education initiatives that empower women to assume greater roles in investment, governance, and capital stewardship.