KPMG report shows 78% of Middle East female leaders optimistic about growth, but urge greater clarity on AI and people investment strategies
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Diversity
From boardrooms to social feeds: The power of women-led storytelling in the Gulf
Context is queen, says Asha Sherwood, CEO & Founder of Abu Dhabi Review
Mastercard
Women in the UAE look to launch businesses and confident of success despite obstacles
84 per cent of women in the UAE consider launching their own businesses
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Tally Solutions celebrates UAE women entrepreneurs with ‘All for Her’ initiative
It also announced a complimentary three-month subscription to its advanced business management software, TallyPrime, for women entrepreneurs in the UAE
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Private sector companies in the UAE pledge to make 30% of management roles occupied by women
UAE Gender Balance Council supports putting more women in senior positions in the private sector
Arab businesswomen
Revealed: 100 best places for women to work in the GCC
Global consultancy names the 100 best places for women to work in the GCC
maternity
Over half of women in UAE feel ‘pressured’ to quit job over pregnancy: survey
Women in the UAE rank workplace flexibility as key benefit and have felt pressured over family-planning issues according to a new survey
April Fools
UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman announce Eid holidays; Dubai plastic bag ban; petrol price increased; real estate analysis – 10 things you missed this week
The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman announce Eid holidays; Dubai plastic bag ban; petrol price revealed, real estate investment analysis and more of the top news stories this week
Arab businesswomen
Women returning to work in MENA region can add $385bn to economy: PwC
Women returning to workforce can make massive impact to GDP, according to a PwC report
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)
Women in UAE workplace: 23.1% private sector surge; wage equality, pregnancy and maternity laws explained
The MOHRE says women’s participation in private sector increased by more than 23 per cent last year
Arab businesswomen
Women-only job portal launches in the UAE
Women First Jobs is a platform for females in UAE to find jobs and discover talent
Gender diversity
More women appointed to company boards in UAE in 2023: Report
New UAE company directors also make the youngest cohort globally with an average age of 48, down from 49.7 the previous year
businesswomen
Women entrepreneurs don’t pitch enough: This needs to change
It is our obligation to show up and pave the way for the next generation
AB Women in Business 2023
Arabian Business gathers female business leaders to discuss forging paths in male-dominated industries
Speaking at the conference, women business leaders discussed employee branding, bridging the gender gap at the workplace and seizing opportunities on a daily basis
AB Women in Business 2023
AB Women in Business 2023: Discussing the challenges facing women entrepreneurs
The 2023 edition of Arabian Business Women in Business conference took place on Thursday, May 25
AB Women in Business 2023
AB Women in Business 2023: Building stronger connects are key to workplace success, say panellists
The 2023 edition of the Women in Business conference by Arabian Business took place on Thursday
AB Women in Business 2023
AB Women in Business 2023: Addressing unconscious workplace bias
The 2023 edition of Arabian Business Women in Business conference took place on Thursday, May 25
