Women engineers are breaking barriers in STEM, driving innovation with empathy and inclusivity, and reshaping industries globally, especially in the MENA region
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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
Dubai
UAE Golden Visa guide; 100 inspiring women; Dubai freehold real estate – 10 things you missed this week
UAE Golden Visas, inspiring women in the Middle East, Dubai freehold property, Oman holiday and more top stories this week
Leadership
Revealed: The Arabian Business 100 Most Inspiring Women 2025
Arabian Business unveils its 2025 list of 100 Most Inspiring Women, showcasing the female leaders transforming the Middle East through innovation, resilience, and empowerment
Gender diversity
The importance of women’s leadership on UAE boards
The UAE’s commitment to gender diversity is not just a matter of equity; it is a strategic economic imperative
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AB Majlis podcast: Women leadership, navigating corporate challenges with Mastercard’s Amnah Ajmal
While initiatives like equal gender pay, improved parental leave policies and a balanced representation exists, there is still “something missing” when it comes to opportunities for a woman in the corporate work space
Brand View
Elif Aral: Driving equitable healthcare in the region
Healthcare is a universal right, not a privilege
female executives
Number of women in executive roles in Britain falls for first time in 8 years: Report
The Pipeline, which analyses gender diversity at senior corporate levels, said the average proportion of women on executive committees at Britain’s 350 biggest, listed companies slipped to 32% in 2024 from a revised 33% last year
empowering women
Empowering menopausal women in the workplace to close the gender gap on company boards
There is a great opportunity for companies to do better to attract, retain and support female talent and experience in the workplace
female employees
Advancing Saudi women in the workforce: The path to gender diversity and inclusion
Women remain underrepresented in sectors that significantly contribute to national GDP, such as mining, construction, and manufacturing, where female representation is less than 10 percent
Emirati women
Meet the trailblazing Emirati women shattering glass ceilings and driving the UAE’s future
This Emirati Women’s Day, the message is clear: in the UAE, the future is not just bright – it’s brilliantly diverse
Gender balance
The importance of data to support change
Data-driven decision-making ensures that policies and strategies are based on evidence rather than anecdotal information
diversity and inclusion
‘Diversity is not just about ticking boxes,’ says Cigna Middle East’s first female CEO
Her comments come at a time when the healthcare sector, despite being predominantly staffed by women, still sees a significant gender gap in leadership positions
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
financial industry
ICAEW launches mentorship initiative to develop future female finance leaders in Middle East
The first ‘Future Leaders’ programme will run from 24 April to 24 July
Arab women
Empowering women on boards: Driving ESG accountability forward
Gender diversity on boards is not merely a matter of equity but a strategic imperative for sustainable business success