Taliban have continued to impose several restrictions on womens movement and bodies since their takeover in August 2021. They have already banned girls from attending school beyond the 6th grade and the recent move of banning women from universities is an egregious act of continued subjugation in the name of religion. According to Afghanistans ministry...
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Dr. Fatiha M.Benslimane: Advancing HealthTech, Diagnostic Technique To Save Lives
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? I am a junior scientist who started her journey in science at Qatar University. After completing my graduate studies from The University of Nottingham in the UK, I decided to return to Qatar University as I saw a great potential for...
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Empower: Deepening media womens understanding of the industry and ecosystems
The new year at Ananke a digital media and development platform begins with the commencement of its flagship capacity building program, Empower, on January 16th, 2023. The remote initiative will welcome the new cohort with participants from the African, South Asian and North American regions. Empower program was launched in 2016 and has...
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Dr. Maha Al-Riyami : Exploring Pathway to Understanding Diabetes
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? I was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Experimental Medicine from McGill University in Canada, and I am currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University. I have always had...
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LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science ME Regional Young Talents Program Honors Five Arab Female Scientists from GCC
December 22nd, 2022, (Dubai, UAE): In its ninth year, the LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has honored five visionary women from the GCC to recognize, and support furthering their groundbreaking research in the fields of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics...
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Hessa Alfalahi: Optimizing Brain Health
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? My name is Hessa Alfalahi, an Emirati Ph.D. candidate in the Biomedical Engineering department of Khalifa University. Since my childhood, I have been passionate about physical, computer and biological sciences. This passion and dedication to science, that was instilled in me...
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25 Women From Global South Shortlisted For Anankes Empower Program
Working at the intersection of journalism, technology, communication, advocacy and development, Ananke a digital media and development platform has shortlisted 25 applicants for its Empower Capacity Building and Internship Program 2023. Final interviews and selection begin from Dec 15th, 2022. Ananke has partnered with leading organizations and world renowned field experts to kickstart...
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Step Saudi 2022 Offer Lucrative Opportunities For Startups
Saudi Arabia: Step Saudi 2022, Saudi Arabias prominent tech and startup festival, will bring together a global audience of startups, investors, digital enthusiasts, brands, and government over a 2-day in-person event on December 12-13, at The Arena Riyadh. Direct-to-consumer brands will showcase their products to over 3,000 consumers and investors in the worlds most exciting...
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Autumn Internships launched by forward thinking platform designed to revolutionize connectivity between youth and organizations
September 22nd, 2023, (Dubai, UAE): Yspot, the unique and forward-thinking platform designed to revolutionize connectivity between youth and organizations, announces the commencement of its Autumn Internships, in partnership with industry leaders, after celebrating the success of its summer pilot program. As part of its mission to support students in future career choices, the newly-launched, female-led...
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Dubai Cares Vision for Global Education Takes Centerstage at 77th UNGA
September 20th, 2022 (Dubai, UAE): Continuing its global advocacy efforts for a transformed education ecosystem, Dubai Cares, a civil society organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications, unveiled the Rewiring Education for People and Planet report at the Transforming Education Summit (TES) in collaboration with the Education Commission. Held as part...