The country’s progress makes it a role model
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UAE boards embrace diversity as women, global experts gain more seats, says top DIFC exec
The rising trend of fostering strong corporate governance practices is driving efficiency across various industries, with the UAE’s financial services sector leading the charge
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
Bahrain
‘Bahrain is very liberal, female workforce is one of our largest assets’, says CBB boss
Bahrain has one of the most prominent and pioneering financial services sectors established in the region
Arab businesswomen
How women business leaders are working differently in the Arab World
The future of the region depends on strong female leadership, writes Madiha Bee, a transformational coach popularly known as Awakened Woman
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Revealed: Arabian Business 50 Inspiring Women Leaders 2023
From finance to healthcare and technology, Arabian Business presents the women who are leading their respective industries and championing the role of women in the region
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Saudi women making major progress in workplace
Saudi women are making major contributions to the Kingdom’s economy, future and society
employing mothers
Can flexible work solve the motherhood penalty?
While many women struggle to get back on the hiring ladder, those that do return to work, report being passed on for promotions, and experience a drop in their salaries
female employment
Why shattering the glass ceiling will help your bottom line
The glass ceiling is a massive hurdle that spans industries and inhibits the growth and potential of women and businesses alike
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Empowering women: Two days of inspiration and insight at the WE Convention
The event brought together 65 renowned speakers and over 1,500 women from 47 countries to get empowered and discuss important issues facing women today
International Women's Day
More than half of Saudi workers expect to have a female boss
Women are the future of work in Saudi Arabia according to a management consultancy survey
Amy Roko
Roko says companies need to do more to close gender pay gap
Star calls on companies to publish pay data
Amy Roko
Women should be given 3 days a month menstrual leave, says Amy Roko
Social media star calls for changes in law
domestic workers
Saudi Arabia approves 13 new jobs for women, female drivers and private tutors now allowed
Saudi Arabia updates list of domestic labour jobs available to women
Gender diversity
Employers must tackle unconscious bias and advocate for gender equality
While more women in the Gulf are heading to work than ever before, companies need to do more to tackle bias
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Now is the time for women to lead the digital revolution
The current economy has opened up a world of opportunities in the digital space – and women can seize them to thrive more than before
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The benefits of women in business go beyond economic growth
The business case for widening women’s participation in the global economy is clear