What inspired you to pursue a career in journalism and focus on international reporting? I have always been passionate about social justice and women’s rights. After graduating with a degree in English, I enrolled in a Master’s program. However, I soon realized that academia wasn’t for me. I wanted to be out there telling stories,...
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On Talibans Gynophobic Misogyny & Instrumentalization of Womens Bodies for Political Ends
Taliban have continued to impose several restrictions on womens movement and bodies since their takeover in August 2021. They have already banned girls from attending school beyond the 6th grade and the recent move of banning women from universities is an egregious act of continued subjugation in the name of religion. According to Afghanistans ministry...
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Dr. Fatiha M.Benslimane: Advancing HealthTech, Diagnostic Technique To Save Lives
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? I am a junior scientist who started her journey in science at Qatar University. After completing my graduate studies from The University of Nottingham in the UK, I decided to return to Qatar University as I saw a great potential for...
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Dr. Maha Al-Riyami : Exploring Pathway to Understanding Diabetes
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? I was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Experimental Medicine from McGill University in Canada, and I am currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University. I have always had...
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LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science ME Regional Young Talents Program Honors Five Arab Female Scientists from GCC
December 22nd, 2022, (Dubai, UAE): In its ninth year, the LOréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, has honored five visionary women from the GCC to recognize, and support furthering their groundbreaking research in the fields of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics...
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Hessa Alfalahi: Optimizing Brain Health
Tell us about yourself and what inspired you to pursue your field of expertise? My name is Hessa Alfalahi, an Emirati Ph.D. candidate in the Biomedical Engineering department of Khalifa University. Since my childhood, I have been passionate about physical, computer and biological sciences. This passion and dedication to science, that was instilled in me...
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Step Saudi 2022 Offer Lucrative Opportunities For Startups
Saudi Arabia: Step Saudi 2022, Saudi Arabias prominent tech and startup festival, will bring together a global audience of startups, investors, digital enthusiasts, brands, and government over a 2-day in-person event on December 12-13, at The Arena Riyadh. Direct-to-consumer brands will showcase their products to over 3,000 consumers and investors in the worlds most exciting...
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Dubai Cares Vision for Global Education Takes Centerstage at 77th UNGA
September 20th, 2022 (Dubai, UAE): Continuing its global advocacy efforts for a transformed education ecosystem, Dubai Cares, a civil society organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications, unveiled the Rewiring Education for People and Planet report at the Transforming Education Summit (TES) in collaboration with the Education Commission. Held as part...
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Apps UP 2022: Huawei empowers Women in Tech
September 19th, 2022, (Dubai, UAE): Huawei, the global tech giant, continues its legacy of honoring and empowering women in technology by presenting the unique Tech Women’s Award in the Huawei Global App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) 2022 in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The award category provides regional women app developers a global stage...
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Kearney Survey: 6 in 10 women concerned that hybrid working style leads to missing out opportunities for career progression
Over half (51 percent) of women stressed that transparency around pay and remuneration was a key consideration in removing barriers around diversity, equity, and inclusion. September 8th, 2022, (Dubai, UAE): Six in 10 women expressed concern that a hybrid working style leads to them missing out on key opportunities for career progression, a strong sentiment...