December 4TH, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): During the first session of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Forum taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah, titled Government Policies and the Private Sectors Responsibility in Womens Economic Advancement the audience was told that although the UAE was proving to be one of the greatest influences in determining womens empowerment,...
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Womens Role in Key Sectors of Energy, Environment and Media Highlighted at WEEGS
December 4th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Among the major topics discussed on the first day of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017), the impediments to the participation of women in the occupations of energy, environment and media, and the need to integrate them more strongly into these key sectors were highlighted. Dr Nawal Al...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: 70 Global Influencers Speaking At Summit
November 27th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), organised in collaboration with UN Women, will bring together 70 key speakers, including senior figures, ministers, heads of local and international organisations, global experts and entrepreneurs, who will discuss the current...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Summit to Host Innovation and Entrepreneurship Sessions
November 30th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): NAMA Women Advancement Establishment has announced that the first edition of the Women Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) will include two interactive sessions on entrepreneurship and innovation for women, with the activities hosting an array of established female entrepreneurs providing tips on how to achieve success. Taking place December 4-5,...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Bringing Together Key Women Entrepreneurs and Investors
November 27th, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and the New York-based Women Investing in Women Digital are calling on women entrepreneurs to participate in the first edition of the Women Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), where they can connect with investors to expand their businesses. The event, organised by NAMA in collaboration...
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WEEGS COVERAGE: Women Summit to Demand more Active Policies to Empower Women in the Workplace
November 25TH, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has called on governments, business communities and civil societies across the world to adopt more effective policies for the economic empowerment of women and an enhancement...
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Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit Addresses Womens Role in 16 Key Sectors
November 22nd, 2017, Sharjah (UAE): The role of women working in key sectors of the economy will be under the spotlight at the first edition of the Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), which is being held December 4-5, 2017 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. An initiative from NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) in collaboration...
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WEEGS 2017 Programme Geared towards Womens Integration in the Economy
November 21st, 2017 Sharjah (UAE): Focused on furthering gender-responsive procurement and womens full integration in the economy by securing their interests, the upcoming Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS 2017) has released its two-day main panels agenda. The summits discussion sessions will seek to influence the global decision-making process and shape global policies to advance...
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RCSI-Dubai Support Leadership in Women
November 12th, 2017, Dubai (UAE): The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Dubai (RCSI-Dubai), an international leader in healthcare education, hosted a two-day executive leadership programme aimed at women in the healthcare industry from across the Gulf to support with their professional development. Held at Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Centre in Dubai Healthcare City, the...
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Women Empowered: Transnational Youth Entrepreneurship conference to be held at NYU Abu Dhabi
November 12th, 2017, Abu Dhabi (UAE): As part of its efforts to promote female leadership and empowerment, the Womens Leadership Network at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host its second annual student-led conference on Friday, November 17, from 9:30am to 3pm. The conference, titled Women Empowered: Transnational Youth Entrepreneurship, is open to the public and...