Tell us a bit about yourself and the journey that led you to where you are now? I am a rare demographic in the world of entrepreneurship. Not in my 20’s or even 30’s. A female who took a career break to raise a family and is now looking to reclaim her spot in the working world...
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Nurturing Societies Starts at Birth
If you are a woman who has breastfed your baby, you will know that nothing beats the experience of meeting your babys gaze during this special time. The bond created is unique a special divine language between mother and infant, without the need for words. You are communicating physically, mentally, and spiritually with your...
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Empowering Women in Pakistans Tech Industry
On September 25th, 2021, Saturday, CodeGirls Pakistan hosted an online nationwide Mobile Application Development workshop to raise awareness about digital skills training for young women and girls. CodeGirls Pakistan is a women focused initiative that specifically aims to empower women in Pakistans tech industry. This workshop is the first of a series of five workshops...
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Lights, Camera, Action
This interview is part of Anankes Special Edition Emirati Womens Day published on ISSUU. Reim El Hounis career includes working with TV stations like the BBC to being an Executive Producer and Head of Events at Dubai One. Reim launched her own production company Ti22 Films in January 2011, which has won 25 New...
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Taking Your Power Back Through Self Care
This article was previously published in Anankes special edition: Emirati Womens Day and can be viewed here. The beauty of self-love is Salamas story. Finding self-love can be a long and winding road, which is something Salama Mohamed knows all too well. Today the UN High Profile Ambassador considers herself truly blessed, with an inspired...
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Saudi motorsport star Reema Juffali on changing attitudes
Saudi Arabias first female Formula 3 driver Reema Juffali says she has her sights set on a top 10 finish after competing in the opening round of the 2021 BRDC British F3 Championship. The Jeddah-born driver, 29, produced a solid display at the first race of the 2021 season at Brands Hatch, where she made...
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Longlist, judges and dates announced for International Prize for Arabic Fiction
On Monday, March 1st, 2021 the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) revealed the longlist of 16 novels in contention for the 2021 prize, which will award $50,000 to the ultimate winner. The novels selected by the judges were chosen from 121 entries, all published in Arabic between 1st July 2019 and 31st August 2020....
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SBWC launches Women of Sharjah campaign to mark UAEs 49th National Day
December 2nd, 2020, Sharjah (UAE): In celebration of the UAEs 49th National Day on December 2, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), and affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has launched the Women of Sharjah campaign to highlight the achievements of top female entrepreneurs in the emirate, and the contributions they have made to...
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Ananke Girl Summit welcomes 300 guests in MENA regions first ever digital summit on the girl child
November 5th, 2020. Dubai (UAE): Ananke a digital platform empowering women through awareness, advocacy and education welcomed 300 guests on October 29th, 2020, at the MENA and Subcontinent regions first ever digital event focusing the girl child. The event was not only largely attended by women and girls, 99 percent of the guest...
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Ananke To Host First Ever Digital Girl Summit in the Middle East & Subcontinent
October 20th, 2020. Dubai (UAE): The youth is an unstoppable force leading positive social change globally. Making up half of this population, girls are amazing agents of change within their communities and beyond. Observing #DayOfTheGirl in the month of October, Ananke is organizing a digital event The Girl Summit on October 29th, 2020 with the...