Ten of the top women-led startups working tirelessly to solve some of our countrys biggest issues will pitch prominent investors for a chance to win a $50K grant and $280K in Google Cloud services. Women Who Tech is a non-profit organization which was launched in 2008 in an effort to bring together women trailblazers disrupting...
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AWIMA-UAE strengthens womens empowerment in the Arab region
May 29th, 2019, Dubai (UAE): The Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA) recently arranged its first gathering in the UAE with female representatives from both government and private sectors. The event was strategically supported by Women in International Shipping Association WISTA-ARABIA UAE. The event aimed to raise awareness about the organization, emphasize the importance of empowering women...
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Award winning creative leader to head Leo Burnett Worldwide
May 23rd, 2019,Dubai (UAE): Award-winning creative leader Liz Taylor will join Leo Burnett Worldwide as chief creative officer. Starting July 8, she will sit at the agency’s Chicago headquarters leading the creative direction of the global agency network. Taylor will work alongside the network’s creative leadership team to help build the agency’s offering and culture...
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Dubai Smart City Accelerator Invites Applications for Third Cohort
18th, May 2019, Dubai (UAE): The Dubai Smart City Accelerator (DSCA), the firstindustry-focused accelerator award winning program of its kind in the MENA region, has issued an open call for applications from global startups dedicated to innovative smart city solutions to join its third cohort. DSCA was launched in May 2017 by Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority...
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Explore Nursing Future Trails
18th, April 2019, Dubai (UAE):The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) will hold the Third Forum for Nursing Leaders with a view to evaluating and updating the strategy of nursing and leaders, and the targeted operational plan. This comes as part of MoHAPs strategic plan 2017 2021 and outcomes of Enhancing the Attractiveness of...
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Sharjah Women’s Sports Club Team Crowned Basketball Champions
May 15th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club Team was crowned the basketball champions at the 11th Ramadan Womens Sports Tournament (RWST) after a glorious final score of 66-25 against Brunei Airline. The Sharjah Police team which placed second secured the silver, scoring 35-19 against the Tasamuh team, while Brunei Airline bagged the bronze medal...
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LinkedIn Report Highlights Gender Differences in Job Engagement and Recruitment
May 9th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):In search for a new job, women and men start on a similar footing. However, their journeys diverge when it comes to applying for the job or being proactively recruited, according to LinkedIns Gender Insights Report. The report offers global insights into differences between men and women in terms of engaging...
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Five Years and Growing…
May 8th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are two of the hottest technology fields today, with job opportunities continuing to grow across both. However, worldwide, women make up less than 15 percent of the professionals in these high-tech jobs(2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study: Women in Cybersecurity),and only 1 in 20 girls opts...
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Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference concludes on a high note
April 30th, 2019, Dubai (UAE):The Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference has ended on a high note by tackling a wide range of vital issues that directly affect womens personal and professional life, in the presence of over 70 attendees. Organized by the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) in collaboration with Mindfulness UAE at the headquarters...
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Enabling Young Girls To Reach Full Potential in Kenya
April 23rd, 2019, Kenya (Nairobi): The Shima Foundation organized a three-day Lluna Girls Leadership program; an initiative aimed at providing a platform for girls in Africa to learn and practice leadership in various sectors and aspects of life through mentorship sessions, cultural exchange and exposure opportunities, as well as motivational hangouts with inspiring women. Partnering with...