"Happiness as a Gift": Elena Matveeva presented a Unique Symbol of Unity to the Head of the Union of Arab Women Investors
On October 18 - 22, 2026, Luxor, Arab Republic of Egypt hosted the 29th Arab-African Investment and International Cooperation Summit on "Investment and economic partnerships: promoting sustainable development".
Elena Matveeva, a member of the Council on International Economic Activities of the World Peoples Assembly and president of the National Association of Successful Women "Mercury. Novoe Vremya»" and Head of the Trade and Economic Committee of Russia and Egypt took an active part in the large-scale event, which brought together representatives from 43 countries of the world.
The summit focused on cultural exchange among participating countries. The presentation of a memorial gift to Hoda Yassa, president of the Arab Women Investors Union, founder of the Business Women's Association for Development and official representative of Egypt in the BRICS alliance became a symbolic and affecting moment of the solemn ceremony.
Elena Matveeva presented to the guest a unique "Shawl of Happiness" - an art object created on the base of the art works of the International festival "The World draws happiness" participants. The project itself, carried out under the leadership of a famous cultural figure, Marina Volkova, Head of the Department of Happiness of the World Peoples Assembly, was a visual embodiment of the idea of peoples unity through art.
The Luxor Summit was not just a business summit, but also an important forum for strengthening international ties. The work program was extensive and included:
series of strategic B2B and B2G meetings;
a large-scale international exhibition;
profile investment sessions;
a rich cultural program.
The presentation of a memorable gift highlighted the importance of cultural dialogue in promoting international cooperation and became a vivid example of how art can serve as a bridge between peoples.
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