December 10th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): Change-makers, influencers, and entrepreneurs from across the UAE and the world conducted a total of 14 informative workshops on the first day of Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), that was inaugurated today at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC) in Sharjah. Under the patronage of His Highness...
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P&G 2019 Citizenship Report Highlights Community Impact, Gender Equality
Cincinnati (USA): The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today released its 2019 Citizenship Report, detailing progress in its Citizenship focus areas of Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Gender Equality and Environmental Sustainability built on the foundation of Ethics and Corporate Responsibility. From reaching its 2020 goal of providing 15 billion liters of clean water through its...
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Futurist Cathy Hackl Named Top Voice in Tech by LinkedIn
New York (USA): Futurist, author, and keynote speaker, Cathy Hackl, has been named one of the Top Voices in Technology in 2019 by LinkedIn. It is the highest honor a content creator can receive on the platform, and only 346 individuals out of more than 260 million users made the list. “Everyday, more than 2 million posts stream...
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LinkedIn Celebrates Top Voices Creating Impact Through Online Contribution
December 4th, 2019, Dubai (UAE): LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional network, today announced its inaugural LinkedIn Top Voices list for the GCC region for 2019. The list spotlights members whose posts, articles, videos and comments are driving engaging conversations across their industries and countries. Through sharing their unique insights and experiences, these professionals spark conversations...
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Emirati Women Leaders Pay Homage to Country on National Day
Her Excellency Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, the UAEs Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), on the 48th UAE National Day Her Excellency Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, the UAEs Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reiterated the significance of the UAEs 48th National Day for the countrys citizens and residents alike. She...
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Asia-Pacific region committed to intensify actions towards realizing womens rights
Ministers and high-level officials from 45 countries in the Asia-Pacific region have committed to intensify priority actions towards realizing womens rights and fundamental freedoms for an equal future. The Asia-Pacific Declaration on Advancing Gender Equality and Womens Empowerment: Beijing+25 Review was adopted after intense negotiations at a three-day Ministerial Conference, organized by the United Nations Economic and...
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Exceptional UAE female artists awarded
November 21st, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): Exceptional UAE female artists awarded during the Noon Arts Award. Seven winners of the third edition of Noon Arts Award, held under the theme After the Rain, were honored by Her Excellency Khawla Al Serkal, Director General of Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) at a ceremony held at the Kunooz Ballroom...
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Red Hat Presents Women in Tech Tour Promoting Open Source Careers
Dubai, UAE 21 November 2019: Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, has successfully completed Women in Tech tour of universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Driven by a four-strong team of female Red Hatters, the tour was predominately tailored towards female university students. It presented discussions focused on open...
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US Institute of Peace Launches Women Building Peace Award
November 21st, 2019, Washington (USA): In recognition of the pivotal role women play in building peace in fragile or conflict-affected countries or regions, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has launched the Women Building Peace Award. The award honors a woman peacebuilder whose substantial and practical contribution to peace is an inspiration and guiding light for future...
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Accelerating SDGs Action
November 21st, 2019, New Delhi (India): The inaugural SDGs Impact Summit was held in New Delhi at the Taj Palace Hotel, convening 500+ international delegates, panelists, change makers, activists and influencers rallying to propel the momentum of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The summit was conceptualized by The World We Want a global...