26 January, the weekly 26 September reported on Thursday.Director General of Federation of Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Industry Mohammed al-Maytami said that the conference aims to get acquainted with the reality of the Yemeni businesswomen and their capabilities to merge in the development process as well as overcoming the hurdles facing them in the community. The conference will address the opportunities to realize a strong economic role for Yemeni businesswomen to assist in their participation in the economic and investment development, al-Maytami added. The Federation will open an office for the Yemeni businesswomen to activate their activities and overcome their obstacles, he added, noting that the initial survey for businesswomen registered about 200 women in the five main governorates. The conference which will be attended by 150 figures will be organized by the Trade and Industry Ministry and the Federation of Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Industry in sponsorship with GTZ.