Karachi, Pakistan, Sept 22nd, 2017: K Electric, National Foods, Engro Corp, and Standard Chartered have partnered with entrepreneurial innovator, CIRCLE Pakistan, to embark on a program that commits to empowering women in the workplace starting Sept. 21st. Elevate Pakistan is a program and advocacy campaign created by CIRCLE Pakistan, a social enterprise focused on increasing...
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KPMG empowers UAE women through CSR initiative
Dubai (UAE) September 10th, 2017: KPMG has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative, aimed at working women in the UAE under the national Year or Giving initiative, as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. KPMG has donated and distributed over 200 care packages containing a number of basic necessities to women at a labor...
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An International Plea for Humanity
Innumerable speeches have been given on the subject of humanitarianism and the need to care for refugees. These powerful addresses have underlined how the global population is one big family whose members share a common destiny, with humanity being unable to advance its culture and civilisation unless it truly believes in these values. However, few...
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Investing in equality
UAE, August 28th, 2017: Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today marked the third annual Emirati Womens Day with the launch of an online trading programme for UAE women which aims to further enhance women empowerment in the country. Launched in 2015 by HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of the General...
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Recognising tremendous progress by UAE female leaders
Dubai, UAE August 28th, 2017: The UAE has made tremendous progress when it comes to showcasing female leaders, and through continued dedication, Emirati women have pushed boundaries and reached new heights, said Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs, on Emirati Women’s Day to be celebrated on August...
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She Loves Tech Pakistan Winner Announced
Karachi, Pakistan, August 20th, 2017: Having evaluated over 80 initial applicants, CIRCLE is pleased to announce a winner for She Loves Tech Pakistan. After pitching to a live audience and a panel of industry judges, Anusha Fatima (founder trashIt) is the winner of She Loves Tech Pakistan! Team trashIts 4 minute pitch, which carried them...
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She Loves Tech
Karachi, Pakistan, August 19th, 2017: CIRCLE, the country’s leading voice in female entrepreneurship, is bringing She Loves Tech to Pakistan. She Loves Tech is a global competition showcasing the convergence of the latest trends in technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. She Loves Tech is held globally in eight countries: Canada, China, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Singapore, and here...
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Bodour Al Qasimi, UNESCO Sign MoU to Enhance Cultural Cooperation
Paris, France, August 10th, 2017: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has recently been signed by Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), Head of Sharjahs World Book Capital Organising Committee; and Irina Bokova, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), in Paris. The MoU...
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The Gender Balancing Act
Abu Dhabi UAE, June 15th, 2017 Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced that it will achieve a gender-balanced workforce, with 50 percent women and 50 percent men, by 2025. We believe strongly that gender equality is essential for a high-performing, innovation-led organization, said Pierre Nanterme, Accentures chairman and CEO. Diversity makes our business stronger and...
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Mumzworld Takes the Lead in Bringing Mumz Back into the Workplace
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mumzworld, the regions leading e-commerce platform for everything mother, baby and child, takes yet another step in helping to empower mothers, this time with the unique introduction of a returnship programme for those qualified professional mumz looking to re-enter the workplace. The initiative introduced by the award-winning company that was founded...