Climbing the corporate ladder is not only about hard work or burning the midnight oil; it is that and even more. Indeed action does speak louder than words. You need to have the entire package a burning passion, ambition to succeed, a vision to sustain, a willingness to go the extra mile and most...
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Education in the UAE
The higher education sector in the UAE has seen an accelerated rate of growth over the past one decade with the mushrooming of universities that are either offshore branches of foreign institutions or are accredited by one. With the country teeming with academic organizations, course options are many. That said, skyrocketing college fees, indecision about...
Roadmap to Successful Entrepreneurship
Starting your own business is not a piece of cake. Yes, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, especially if one compares it with having a tediously mundane office job; not to mention scores of glorified success stories of SMEs available on the web, tempting one to take the plunge...
Just the Facts
History is a continuous chain of events. The present is only an extension of the past. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. A place without women is a place without spirit. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 18 December, 2006. In other countries, women have had to fight for their political rights, whereas women in...
Aiming for the Stars
Theatre performer Moza Al Mazrouie Poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi, known as Fatat Al Arab, the Girl of Arabs, or Gulf poet laureate Photographer Sheikha Jasem Al Suwaidi. Now in her 80s, she started photography in the 1950s Doctoral student Dr Ayesha Al Sayyar, former Deputy Minister of Educational Activities at the Ministry of...
Unlocking Possibilities for Women in STEM
It is a well-known fact that half of the worlds workforce comprises women. Unfortunately, though, only a fraction of the total number manages to reach the top. Various studies conclude that only three percent of CEOs across the world are women. Innovation has been key in driving the technology-based world of today, enabling diversity and...
Breaking Boundaries
Womens participation in the world of cinema is slowly but positively gaining momentum. Although it is well-documented in the West, more awareness and recognition is still needed as far as female participation in Arabian cinema is concerned. Dubai-based Reim El Houni of Ti22 Films is one among an illustrious group of women who have found...
Illustrating Aspirations
Aspiration knows no boundaries this is the message Yislamoo, an Arabic greetings company, has clearly illustrated time and again. Dedicated to enhancing social correspondence across the MENA region, the company is a woman-led enterprise based in Jordan that celebrates the magical beauty of Arabian culture, and specializes in print as well as electronic greetings....
Sights & Sounds UAE
Capturing the UAE in all its glory on the auspicious occasion of its 43rd National Day. Photography by Ayesha Asim.
Travel Ink Founder on Economic Engagement of Women Entrepreneurs
Travel Ink Founder on UAEs encouraging environment for women entrepreneurs Travel Ink is a content consulting agency that primarily supports the travel and tourism industry in their communication activities. Managing Director of the company, Karen Osman talks about the UAEs highly encouraging environment for women entrepreneurs and how their participation can play a pivotal...