June, 25th, 2018 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia On the historic day that women begin driving in Saudi Arabia, Careem reveal their new fleet of female drivers. The drivers – referred to as Captainahs will begin working with Careem from today as part of the companys ongoing mission to simplify and improve lies in the region....
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On Broaching Creativity, Awakenings & Empowerment
Shandana Minhas – I remember a vibrant young woman who I had the privilege of working with perhaps eons ago… or so it seems. Walking down memory lane, I remember immediately hitting it off… chatting with her was always a masterclass in learning. Her charm and exuberance so infectious and endearing, her compelling thoughts and...
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IGCF: Top Women Influencers Debate Female Leadership and its Role in Digital Societies
April 1st, 2018, SHARJAH (UAE): A panel of distinguished female politicians, entrepreneurs and academics took part in a discussion on the final day of the 7th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) at Expo Centre Sharjah to discuss the role of women leaders in the digital future. Vanessa DAmbrosio the youngest former Head of State of...
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Digital Diplomacy Can Help Governments Shape Effective Foreign Policy, Says Expert
March 28th, 2018, Sharjah (UAE): Diplomats must demonstrate and prove their presence in todays digital world through strategic, creative and analysed messages to create an effective foreign policy for their governments, a communication specialist said. Speaking during an interactive session titled Digital Diplomacy in Government Communication, on the day one of the 7th International Government Communication Forum...
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Beyond the Glass Ceiling
March 22nd, 2018, Dubai (UAE): Curtin University Dubai hosted its second Women of Wisdom Forum on Wednesday, 21 March, at The Address Hotel in Dubai. The Women of Wisdom Forum was launched last year to provide a platform for women to exchange ideas and knowledge on industry best-practices. The Forum is also an ideal platform...
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Mums@Work Career Fair, first of its kind in MENA
February 18th, 2018, Dubai (UAE): Following the success of its Return to Work programme in 2017, Mums@Work, a UAE-based organisation dedicated to bringing talented women back to the workforce, has announced that it will be hosting the regions first Return to Work Career Fair. The event will provide the perfect platform for businesses to connect...
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Dubai Business Women Council launches Spirit Of Zayed mentorship programme for UAEs trailblazing women
January 23rd, 2018, Dubai (UAE): Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) has marked the Year of Zayed with the launch of a mentorship programme designed to honour the pioneering vision ofSheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father in the UAE, and facilitate the full participation of women across socio-economic life. As the UAEs leading...
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Where School Girls Graduate with Infections
After a 3 to 4 hours journey on a rough Murram road, I needed to change my sanitary pad urgently before the menstrual blood could soil my jeans. I had traveled to this school for a girls debate event, which brought together girls from four different high schools. I was thrilled to be in the...
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Abu Dhabi-based sustainability initiatives pledge to make a difference at WEEGS
Dec 7th, 2017, Abu Dhabi (UAE): Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the Zayed Future Energy Prize (ZFEP), Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and the Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative have pledged to support the advancement of women as drivers of sustainable economic growth. All four Abu Dhabi-based sustainability initiatives were...
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Bridging the Gap between Women and Technology, Science, Health, Sports
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Technology is one many sectors that has been more accepting of men than their counterparts. With digital innovations taking the lead in economy, education and society globally, this reality needs to change and become more inclusive. The Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) brought together leaders and role models...