Blockchain, as we know it, has several definitions. One of such simple definitions is that a blockchain is a chain of chronological blocks which represents a distributed database, existing on multiple computers at the same time. It is a continuously growing list of digital records in blocks which are linked and secured using cryptography. The...
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Enabling Young Girls To Reach Full Potential in Kenya
April 23rd, 2019, Kenya (Nairobi): The Shima Foundation organized a three-day Lluna Girls Leadership program; an initiative aimed at providing a platform for girls in Africa to learn and practice leadership in various sectors and aspects of life through mentorship sessions, cultural exchange and exposure opportunities, as well as motivational hangouts with inspiring women. Partnering with...
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UAEs Women Entrepreneurs Witness the Positive Effect of Social Entrepreneurship in India
April 21st, 2019, Sharjah (UAE):The second edition of the Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP), recently saw its 17 selected participants all UAE-based women in pursuit of establishing socially impactful and innovative businesses, taking a field trip to India, from April 15, 2019. India was the chosen destination, as the countrys culture of social entrepreneurship...
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Major global corporations receive F on gender pay score card
Despite Recent Progress, Arjuna Capital/Proxy Impact Report Card Measuring 46 Companies on Pay Equity Shows Widespread Failure to Adequately Address Investor Risks; Goldman Sachs, Oracle, McDonalds and Walmart Among Those Failing. Citigroup only company to get an "A." April 2nd, 2019, Boston (USA): On the eve of Equal Pay Day, a new Arjuna Capital/Proxy Impact...
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Another medal for UAE at Special Olympics World Games UAE
March 17th, 2019, Abu Dhabi (UAE): The UAE’s Hamda Al Hosani will have to make room for another medal in her cabinet after winning gold in the 200m final at Special Olympics World Games. At Dubai Police Stadium today, the 30-year-old sprinter crossed the finish line in an impressive time of 32.14 seconds. Canada’s Eva Bell...
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Status of Gender Equality
Governments around the world are paying more attention to gender equality but progress is too slow and uneven, and much remains to be done to increase women’s rights, opportunities and participation in public life and senior jobs, according to the OECD. Despite gender equality reforms in many countries, with innovative rules and regulations in many...
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Gartner Says Middle East and North Africa IT Spending to Reach $160 Billion in 2019
March 4, 2019, Dubai (UAE): Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2019, a 1.8 percent increase from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. In 2019, businesses in MENA are set to increase their IT spending in all segments except for the devices segment,...
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OECD to mark International Womens Day
Gender equality is vital for both well-being and in order for economies to prosper and provide sustainable, inclusive growth. The OECD will launch two new reports tracking progress on womens rights, opportunities and participation in public life during its March on Gender events at the OECD Conference Centre to mark International Womens Day on March 8. At 10:00, OECD Secretary-General...
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We See Equal
February 19th, 2019, Mumbai (India):Procter & Gamble (P&G) today announced a new commitment around a number of initiatives that will promote gender equality across the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region. The declaration, which was made by P&Gs IMEA and APAC President, Magesvaran Suranjan during the companys inaugural #WeSeeEqual Summit in partnership with...
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To Cut And Cleanse?
Over 200 million women and girls in 30 countries across the world have suffered Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). It is an age-old custom exercised in many parts of the world, especially in African and Middle Eastern communities to cleanse the girl before she is married off. A horrific tradition that first came into limelight in...