Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone reveals the Businesswomen Package, a first-of-its-kind product in the UAE designed exclusively for women
Emirati women
Emirati
UAE leaders come together to mark Emirati Women’s Day
Women account for 66% of the UAE’s labour force, according to official statistics
businesswomen
UAE set to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day as influence grows
Women currently account for 66% of the UAE’s labour force, and have a strong presence in education, health and banking, exceeding the presence of men
Emirati women
More women to be elected to Federal National Council under new ruling
UAE President issues resolution to raise women’s representation in the Federal National Council to 50%
Bollywood
Female Emirati director to start Dubai horror movie filming
Dubai Film and TV Commission backs The Shadow, a horror film directed by Nayla Al Khaja
D3
Video: Khadija Al Bastaki wants to support homegrown firms in d3
Khadija Al Bastaki, who was appointed the executive director of Dubai Design District (d3) in January 2019, reveals her vision for the organisation, which includes providing more support for homegrown companies and putting the spotlight on local success stories.
Arab women
Revealed: Arab women’s GDP potential estimated at $2.7trn
World Economic Forum panel calls for measures to unlock the full potential of Arab women in the workforce
Emirati women
UAE, Saudi Arabia narrow gender gap but still much to do
World Economic Forum report says Middle East region continues to rank last globally for closing gender gap
Abdulla Al Habbai
Dubai’s TECOM promotes Emirati women to key leadership roles
Company says changes reflect its goal to create a new cadre of leaders, with a special focus on developing and empowering Emirati women
businesswomen
Dubai telco du launches Women’s Council to cut gender gap
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company says the launch is part of its commitment to empowering women
Arab women
Women to hold half of Federal National Council seats in 2019
Women currently hold 20% of the FNC’s 40 seats.
Dubai Ruler
UAE Cabinet adopts new policies to empower Emirati women
UAE approves new empowerment package based on three principal axes of Legislation and Policy, Services, and International Representation
Dubai hotels
Dubai’s Media One hotel opens women only floor
Media One Hotel in Dubai opens floor designed especially for ladies, includes amenities like a pouch containing face pads, nail files and other essentials
Dubai
New mural unveiled in Dubai to pay tribute to Emirati women
Dubai mural features images of 100 Emirati women whose journeys and achievements are the pride of the nation
Abu Dhabi
Female Emirati investors hold shares worth $5.4bn, says ADX
On occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, it is revealed that the number of Emirati female investors reached 220,000 by the end of H1 and the number of shares they hold is about 3.5 billion
Emirati women
Saxo Bank sees 139% rise in UAE-based female traders since 2016
The rise in UAE-based female traders reflects the success of government-led initiatives to empower Emirati women