January 28th, 2018, DAVOS: The increasingly networked, digitized, and connected world is vulnerable to cyber threats that can only be addressed by the combined capabilities of the public and private sectors, according to a new report compiled by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Titled, Cyber Resilience: Playbook for...
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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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Social Entrepreneurship training opportunity for UAE Women
January 17th, 2018, Sharjah (UAE): Twenty UAE-based women will get a chance to harness their innovation skills to benefit society in a 10-month long Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme. The programme is a partnership between Badiri Education and Development, one of NAMA Women Advancement Establishments (NAMA) entities, and the UK-based School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE). 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...
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Massive Economic Losses A Consequence of Violence against Women
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Delegates at the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit, organised by NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, being held in Sharjah, have heard that the prevalence of violence against women is having a devastating effect on economies as well as the horrific trauma suffered by victims and families. Figures quoted in a panel...
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Taking the Agenda of Advancing Emirati Women in Economy a Step Ahead
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Of women, by women, for women, was the vibe at the women-only panel, which kick-started day twos proceedings today (Tuesday) at the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017). HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA and Honorary Patron...
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Concrete Steps to Promote Womens Leadership in Economic Growth Taken at WEEGS
December 6th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The first Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) signaled the implementation of one of the recommendations of the UN Secretary Generals High-level Panel Report on Womens Economic Empowerment, which was to address the issue of womens economic empowerment by working directly with female entrepreneurs with a specific focus on...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Sultan Al Qasimi to attend First Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit
December 4th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE):The much anticipated inaugural edition of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017), organised by the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) commences tomorrow (Monday) in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al...
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Sharjah UAE Ruler Attends the First Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit Inaugural Ceremony
December 4th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The first Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) inaugurated today in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of NAMA and Honorary Patron for Global Womens...