18th, May 2019, Dubai (UAE): The Dubai Smart City Accelerator (DSCA), the firstindustry-focused accelerator award winning program of its kind in the MENA region, has issued an open call for applications from global startups dedicated to innovative smart city solutions to join its third cohort. DSCA was launched in May 2017 by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority...
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Explore Nursing Future Trails
18th, April 2019, Dubai (UAE):The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) will hold the Third Forum for Nursing Leaders with a view to evaluating and updating the strategy of nursing and leaders, and the targeted operational plan. This comes as part of MoHAPs strategic plan 2017 2021 and outcomes of Enhancing the Attractiveness of...
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Sharjah Women’s Sports Club Team Crowned Basketball Champions
May 15th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club Team was crowned the basketball champions at the 11th Ramadan Womens Sports Tournament (RWST) after a glorious final score of 66-25 against Brunei Airline. The Sharjah Police team which placed second secured the silver, scoring 35-19 against the Tasamuh team, while Brunei Airline bagged the bronze medal...
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Performative Feminism
The article was previously published in our special Women's Day edition, published on ISSUU. Feminism as a movement has undergone a series of evolutions in terms of how activism is carried out. In its early stages, during the 19th and 20th century, it was associated with the temperance and abolitionist movements and gave voice to...
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LinkedIn Report Highlights Gender Differences in Job Engagement and Recruitment
May 9th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):In search for a new job, women and men start on a similar footing. However, their journeys diverge when it comes to applying for the job or being proactively recruited, according to LinkedIns Gender Insights Report. The report offers global insights into differences between men and women in terms of engaging...
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Five Years and Growing…
May 8th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two of the hottest technology fields today, with job opportunities continuing to grow across both. However, worldwide, women make up less than 15 percent of the professionals in these high-tech jobs(2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study: Women in Cybersecurity),and only 1 in 20 girls opts...
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ABAAD: In Valiant Pursuit of Gender Equality
ABAADs campaign under the title “A White Dress Doesnt cover the Rape” during the 16 days of Activism to end violence against women, as part of the process of demanding the abolishment of article 522 of the Lebanese Penal Code ABAAD – Resource Center for Gender Equality is a UN ECOSOC accredited organization that aims...
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Overlooking Impediments to a Strong Female Labor Force
May 1stis when the world celebrates labor day with much fanfare; vociferously advocating the rights of the common man and the value created by his toils. It is a day to not just mark the achievements of workers but also to recognize efforts made by labor union movements and especially the eight-hour day movement. It...
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Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference concludes on a high note
April 30th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):The Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference has ended on a high note by tackling a wide range of vital issues that directly affect womens personal and professional life, in the presence of over 70 attendees. Organized by the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) in collaboration with Mindfulness UAE at the headquarters...
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Accessing Economic Empowerment Via Tech
We are living in a world that has not only transformed into a global village, but is also one that is very-fast paced, thanks to technology. And it keeps on changing every single day. Those who are not able to get even a slice of technology are left miles behind, almost in pits of darkness,...