January 13th, 2021, Dubai (UAE)Lahore (Pakistan): Tangible gains for democracy is only possible through equal participation of all members of society. With half of the Pakistani population comprising women, not only does it matter to include them in the politico-economic conversation, good governance direly needs women involved in the democratic process for sustainable results. Keeping...
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UAE Based Female Producers Awarded MBEs on New Year 2021 Honors List
January 3rd, 2020, Dubai (UAE): Sisters Grimm Co-founders Pietra Mello-Pittman and Ella Spira have been awarded MBEs for Services to International Trade and to the Creative Industries in the New Year Honours list which recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. The prestigious recognition comes after a...
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2020 and its Impact on Digital Transformation
December 29th, 2020, Dubai (UAE): The year 2020 has seen profound and far-reaching change throughout society and the global economy. It seems that every industry and sector has been upended in some way, creating a shift that has changed the trajectory of large, small, and emerging businesses. The pace and extent of digital transformation in...
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TBHF, NAMA partner on project to support economic empowerment of over 300 women in Kenya
December 29th, 2020, Sharjah (Sharjah): The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) two Sharjah-based non-profit organisations, have joined hands to support a skills development training programme to economically empower more than 300 women in the Kenyan village of Nanyuki. TBHF, a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to helping people in need...
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SBWC launches Women of Sharjah campaign to mark UAEs 49th National Day
December 2nd, 2020, Sharjah (UAE): In celebration of the UAEs 49th National Day on December 2, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), and affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has launched the Women of Sharjah campaign to highlight the achievements of top female entrepreneurs in the emirate, and the contributions they have made to...
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Breakbulk Middle East empowers women in the breakbulk sector
December 1st, 2020, Dubai (UAE): Breakbulk Middle East, the GCCs leading breakbulk and project cargo event, has continually played an active role in increasing the participation of women in key areas in the industry. Held under the patronage of The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the event will be hosted by DP World, UAE...
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Women Key Drivers of Economy
November, 23rd 2020, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): In response to the G20 Leaders Declaration, the Women 20 (W20), the non-governmental womens engagement group to the G20, welcomes the G20 leaders commitment to lead the world in shaping a strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive post-COVID-19 era, which specifically recognizes the critical role for women and girls...
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7th LOréal-UNESCO for Women in Science ME Regional Young Talents Program Recognizes Six Exceptional Female Scientists from the GCC
November 23rd, 2020, Dubai (UAE): For the seventh consecutive year, LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, continues to recognize Arab female scientists from the GCC for their revolutionary researches in the fields of Life sciences, Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science....
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If Not Now, When? A Roadmap Towards a More Gender-equitable Economic Recovery
November 18th, 2020, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): The disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women may have added as many as 51 years to the time it will take to reach gender equality if immediate action is not taken, according to a report released today by the Women 20 (W20) in partnership with Accenture (NYSE:...