67% of UAE female undergraduates aspire to be in a leadership positions Only 10% behind UAE male undergraduates, 83% of UAE female undergraduates have taken a computing /coding module Only 7% behind UAE male undergraduates, 35% of UAE female undergraduates have upskilled in digital technologies Abu Dhabi (UAE) March 9th, 2017: Women graduating from...
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Regional ‘first’ collaboration explores gender parity’s role in inclusive organizational success
Dubai (UAE) March 9th, 2017: Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), the UAE’s leading platform for the personal and professional development of women in the emirate, has teamed up with the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to explore business strategies to increase female workforce engagement as part of...
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Emirati Women: Role Models For Change
Sharjah (UAE), March 8th, 2017: In celebration of the International Womens Day, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, said: The UAE has always been a leader in launching initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering women. “Emirati women have...
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INSEAD Releases Gender Progress Index on International Womens Day
Dubai (UAE), March 8th, 2017 INSEAD, one of the worlds leading business schools, has launched the Gender Progress Index that takes a holistic view towards gender issues. The findings of the Index were discussed at a half day seminar marking International Womens Day titled Inspire, Impact, Empower, at the INSEAD Middle East Campus in...
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She Means Business
February 23, 2017, Dubai UAE: The role of women in the economy is widely recognized as a key driver of progress. Interestingly, research shows if we increased womens participation in the workforce, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region alone, it would add $180 billion [1], or 7 percent, to the economy in 2025, forming...
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SDGs in action in the UAE
HE Mona Al Marri: Innovation is at the heart of the UAEs development strategy, and were confident that the SDG 5 working groups GAME-IN campaign has the potential to make a tangible difference and act as a catalyst for change in the years to come. February 21st, 2017, Dubai (UAE): In line with the UAEs...
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Retracing steps of Emirati Women
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Womens Heritage Walk (WHW) is in the final stages of its preparation for its annual walk, which is to take place from February 9 14, 2017. This women-only walk is a 125K hike stretching from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi that aims to retrace the steps of the Emirati women...
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Under-Employed, Under-Inclusive and Under Threat: the World in 2017
The Global Risks Report 2017 developed by the World Economic Forum with the support of Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) and Marsh & McLennan Companies, found economic inequality, societal polarisation and intensifying environmental dangers are the top three trends that will shape global developments over the next ten years. The report found collaborative action by world leaders will...
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Ananke brings the Technovation Challenge to the UAE
Jan 24th, 2017, Dubai (UAE): A pioneering competitive program for girls in tech, the Technovation Challenge, has finally arrived in the UAE. A unique opportunity for young girls of the region to enhance their tech and entrepreneurial skills, the program was launched Jan 18th, 2017, by one of Technovation’s regional ambassadors in the UAE and...
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Ananke launches EMPOWER program for professional women in digital media
December 26th, 2016, Dubai (UAE): Ananke MENA regions specialized platform that empowers women digitally through education, awareness and engagement, has launched a groundbreaking program inviting professional women to work in real-world scenarios. Through the program, EMPOWER, professional women and girls are invited to work for Ananke on three different divisions: Editorial and Media Management,...