December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Delegates at the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit, organised by NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, being held in Sharjah, have heard that the prevalence of violence against women is having a devastating effect on economies as well as the horrific trauma suffered by victims and families. Figures quoted in a panel...
Category: Gender & Inclusion
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Taking the Agenda of Advancing Emirati Women in Economy a Step Ahead
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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Concrete Steps to Promote Womens Leadership in Economic Growth Taken at WEEGS
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The first Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) signaled the implementation of one of the recommendations of the UN Secretary Generals High-level Panel Report on Womens Economic Empowerment, which was to address the issue of womens economic empowerment by working directly with female entrepreneurs with a specific focus on...
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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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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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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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WEEGS COVERAGE: Bringing Together Key Women Entrepreneurs and Investors
November 27th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and the New York-based Women Investing in Women Digital are calling on women entrepreneurs to participate in the first edition of the Women Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), where they can connect with investors to expand their businesses. The event, organised by NAMA in collaboration...
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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...
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Powering Women in Leadership in the UAE
Tell us about yourself your professional journey leading up to Naseba and this groundbreaking Women In Leadership (WIL) forum. I studied ancient history and art history at the university and originally wanted to be an archaeologist. But life had other ideas for me and my professional journey began in a large conference company in...
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Flexible work hours boost efficiency: Research
Dubai, UAE: Allowing flexible hours enables efficiency for both sexes, according to a new survey carried out by global PR and Communications body, Global Women in PR (GWPR). And while flexibility is attractive to the 83% of parent respondents who found balancing childcare and work a challenge, women are still at a huge disadvantage in...