Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, CEO of Novo Cinemas, has been awarded as the second most influential woman in the Top 50 Women in Global Cinema according to international cinema business website, Celloid Junkie. The ranking was announced yesterday in celebration of International Women’s Day, and highlighted Stanford-Kristiansen’s contributions towards pushing cinema excellence and innovation across cinemas...
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Abu Dhabi oil company celebrates ‘International Womens Day’
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) joined the global community in celebrating International Womens Day on March 8th, 2017, with a series of events and activities organized across ADNOC Group companies. In a statement marking International Womens Day, H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and ADNOC Group CEO, praised the valuable...
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HERstory profile: Mona Ataya
How did you get this novel idea to start your business? You could say Mumzworld was born out of firsthand frustration of not being able to find the right products for my children, let alone being able to find them in one place. As a parent, you are information hungry, you are risk averse and...
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Emirati Women: Role Models For Change
Sharjah (UAE), March 8th, 2017: In celebration of the International Womens Day, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, said: The UAE has always been a leader in launching initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering women. “Emirati women have...
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INSEAD Releases Gender Progress Index on International Womens Day
Dubai (UAE), March 8th, 2017 INSEAD, one of the worlds leading business schools, has launched the Gender Progress Index that takes a holistic view towards gender issues. The findings of the Index were discussed at a half day seminar marking International Womens Day titled Inspire, Impact, Empower, at the INSEAD Middle East Campus in...
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Women’s Rights are Human Rights
In 1902, Australia became the very first country in the world to give women the right to vote and the right to be elected in the Parliament on the basis of nationality. So it comes as a big surprise that the Australian woman is still under siege when it comes to domestic or family violence,...
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Initiating Change
The achievement of full human potential and of sustainable development is not possible if one half of humanity continues to be denied its full human rights and opportunities. Women and girls must enjoy equal access to quality education, economic resources and political participation as well as equal opportunities with men and boys for employment, leadership...
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She Means Business
February 23, 2017, Dubai UAE: The role of women in the economy is widely recognized as a key driver of progress. Interestingly, research shows if we increased womens participation in the workforce, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region alone, it would add $180 billion [1], or 7 percent, to the economy in 2025, forming...
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What is pushing women out of STEM?
The importance of womens participation in economic activities on global, regional and local levels cannot be emphasized enough. Comprising half of the population of the world, womens inclusion leads to sustainable development. Technology is the driving force behind the fourth industrial revolution and women are called the next billion or the third billion after China...
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SDGs in action in the UAE
HE Mona Al Marri: Innovation is at the heart of the UAEs development strategy, and were confident that the SDG 5 working groups GAME-IN campaign has the potential to make a tangible difference and act as a catalyst for change in the years to come. February 21st, 2017, Dubai (UAE): In line with the UAEs...