The UAE’s commitment to gender diversity is not just a matter of equity; it is a strategic economic imperative
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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
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
female leadership
Quality education remains crucial in driving female leadership
Quality education serves as a linchpin, not merely for individual development, but as a powerful force for societal transformation
business strategy
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
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UAE has youngest CEOs globally but region falls behind in gender diversity: Report
Out of a total of 1,221 CEO appointments at the largest public listed companies worldwide, 68 were in the Middle East
Gender diversity
Fostering prosperity through gender equality in the workplace
Empowering women in the workplace is not a zero-sum game; it’s about creating an environment where everyone can thrive
Blockchain
Bitget’s $10mn ‘Blockchain4Her’ project to promote gender diversity in web3
A recent study conducted by Bitget revealed that female-led blockchain startups secured only 6 percent of the total funding
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
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Cracking the code: Understanding the UAE’s unique hiring benchmarks
The Emirates is playing a different game to the rest of the world
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
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
Brand View
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
Diversity
GCC “long way to go” in embracing diversity, says Virgin Mobile CEO
“We still have a long way to go across the GCC, both in implementation and education.”
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