February 3rd, 2022 (Dubai, UAE): The UAE and the German federal state of Bavaria have agreed to cooperate in tackling climate change and protecting the environment. In this context, Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Roland Weigert, Bavaria’s Vice Minister of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and...
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NAMA and UN Womens gender-responsive procurement programme economically empowers 340,000 women globally
E. Reem BinKaram: For many women, entrepreneurship offers a path to economic empowerment. E. Faisal Al Hammadi: When women thrive, humanity thrives. Mouza Al Shehhi: Procurement connects us all, so our relationships matter. January 20th, 2022 (Sharjah, UAE): The skills, resources, and opportunities provided by UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement and UN Women have...
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Step 2022 invites entrepreneurs to take their startups to the next level
The highly anticipated Step Conference, The Leading Tech Festival in Emerging Markets, is celebrating a decade with a back-in-person edition in February 2022 in Dubai! Since its inception, Step has had more than 1220 startups showcasing across Fintech, Digital Media, AI, Transport, E-commerce, Edtech, Foodtech, and more. The 10th edition will take place at Dubai...
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Mastercard builds on its diversity commitment by joining pledge to accelerate gender balance in the UAE private sector
Mastercard among several private sector companies that have voluntarily come together to develop the pledge A significant milestone in Mastercards commitment to advance diversity and gender balance across its own operations January 18th, 2022, (Dubai, UAE) As part of its ongoing commitment to advance diversity and gender balance across its own operations, the technology...
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Breakbulk Middle East to promote womens effective participation in the industry
January 17th, 2022, (Dubai, UAE): Breakbulk Middle East (BBME), the regions largest breakbulk and project cargo event, will host the Women in Breakbulk Breakfast, as part of its commitment to increase female participation. The forum will feature top female executives, who will discuss ways to overcome challenges they face in the sector. They will also...
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First Emirati named global ambassador for leading international development organization
The Fred Hollows Foundation appointed Fatima Alward Al Darmaki, prominent local media figure, as its global ambassador, making her the first person from the Arab Gulf region to work in this international development capacity. The Foundations Board of Directors elected Ms. Al Darmaki in an honorary and now begins her three-year term as Ambassador of...
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Enabling quality healthcare, education across the ME
Sonal Sachdev was born with a passion for healthcare and a flair for entrepreneurship as she followed in her fathers footsteps, starting at the bottom and learning the ropes to work her way up in the healthcare and education business to one of the most prominent women in the healthcare industry in the GCC and...
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Call for Papers for Rubina Saigol Research Award Announced
Lahore (Pakistan): On the occasion of Dr. Rubina Saigols first birth anniversary, Lahore Education and Research Network (LEARN) announced the Rubina Saigol Research Award – Call for Papers. The Award is intended to honour and carry on the work of notable scholar Rubina Saigol and to encourage continued research contributions on thematic areas pioneered by...
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Reclaiming Space in the World of Work
Tell us a bit about yourself and the journey that led you to where you are now? I am a rare demographic in the world of entrepreneurship. Not in my 20’s or even 30’s. A female who took a career break to raise a family and is now looking to reclaim her spot in the working world...
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Nurturing Societies Starts at Birth
If you are a woman who has breastfed your baby, you will know that nothing beats the experience of meeting your babys gaze during this special time. The bond created is unique a special divine language between mother and infant, without the need for words. You are communicating physically, mentally, and spiritually with your...