December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Of women, by women, for women, was the vibe at the women-only panel, which kick-started day twos proceedings today (Tuesday) at the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017). HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA and Honorary Patron...
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Womens Role in Key Sectors of Energy, Environment and Media Highlighted at WEEGS
December 4th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Among the major topics discussed on the first day of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017), the impediments to the participation of women in the occupations of energy, environment and media, and the need to integrate them more strongly into these key sectors were highlighted. Dr Nawal Al...
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Sharjah UAE Ruler Attends the First Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit Inaugural Ceremony
December 4th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The first Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) inaugurated today in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of NAMA and Honorary Patron for Global Womens...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Sultan Al Qasimi to attend First Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit
December 4th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE):The much anticipated inaugural edition of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017), organised by the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) commences tomorrow (Monday) in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al...
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WEEGS COVERAGE – DAY 1: Arab Women still need to Overcome Stereotypes
December 4TH, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): During the first session of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Forum taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah, titled Government Policies and the Private Sectors Responsibility in Womens Economic Advancement the audience was told that although the UAE was proving to be one of the greatest influences in determining womens empowerment,...
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Special Interview: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women – Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit
In the wake of the upcoming Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) to be held on 4th and 5th of December at Expo Centre Sharjah, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director, UN Women, talks about the partnership with NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and the expected major outcomes of the much awaited summit. With a determined focus on...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Summit to Host Innovation and Entrepreneurship Sessions
November 30th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Women Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) will include two interactive sessions on entrepreneurship and innovation for women, with the activities hosting an array of established female entrepreneurs providing tips on how to achieve success. Taking place December 4-5,...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: 70 Global Influencers Speaking At Summit
November 27th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), organised in collaboration with UN Women, will bring together 70 key speakers, including senior figures, ministers, heads of local and international organisations, global experts and entrepreneurs, who will discuss the current...
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Seeing Red!
Being healthy and strong is synonymous with good hygiene, which is one of the reasons why the United Nations has adopted Good Health and Well-being as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 as well as Water and Sanitation as SDG 6. These are among the top 10 of the 17 goals to end poverty, protect the...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Women Summit to Demand more Active Policies to Empower Women in the Workplace
November 25TH, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has called on governments, business communities and civil societies across the world to adopt more effective policies for the economic empowerment of women and an enhancement...