May 9th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):In search for a new job, women and men start on a similar footing. However, their journeys diverge when it comes to applying for the job or being proactively recruited, according to LinkedIns Gender Insights Report. The report offers global insights into differences between men and women in terms of engaging...
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Five Years and Growing…
May 8th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two of the hottest technology fields today, with job opportunities continuing to grow across both. However, worldwide, women make up less than 15 percent of the professionals in these high-tech jobs(2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study: Women in Cybersecurity),and only 1 in 20 girls opts...
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Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference concludes on a high note
April 30th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):The Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference has ended on a high note by tackling a wide range of vital issues that directly affect womens personal and professional life, in the presence of over 70 attendees. Organized by the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) in collaboration with Mindfulness UAE at the headquarters...
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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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Big Heart Foundation Social Campaign Challenges Popular Perception of Refugees
April 23rd, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian organisation dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, has launched a social media campaign with the hashtag #NotANumber. The community awareness campaign aims to drive a change in peoples perception about refugees stop seeing them as a community...
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MAAN Authority reveals mission to make a social impact in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Maan invites communities to find solutions to social challenges and grow the third sector in Abu Dhabi Maan will encourage the development of more community-based organizations and promote collaboration across sectors of society April 22nd, 2019, Abu Dhabi (UAE): Supporting the growth of the community, developing innovative solutions for social challenges and encouraging collaboration are...
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Dubai Business Women Council hosts Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference April 25
April 20th, 2019, Dubai (UAE): The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) will host the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference on April 25 to highlight the best practices in women’s healthcare and human development, and provide training in meditation, well-being and happiness. To be held at the headquarters of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the conference...
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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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Uber launches Women Preferred View feature for women drivers in Saudi Arabia
April 15th, 2019, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): Today, Uber announced the launchof a new Women Preferred View feature for women drivers in Saudi Arabia, which provides them with a choice in selecting a preference to be connected to women riders. A global first for Uber, the Women Preferred feature underwent a pilot run last year and...
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Enabling Artistic Endeavors
April 7th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE):Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah recently took part in the World Art Dubai, which concluded April 6, 2019, where Sajaya showcased 31 paintings, created by 13 members, comprising impressionism, realism and portrait. Through its participation, Sajaya aimed to educate young members on the latest trends in the world of art. It...