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
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Dubai Police graduates first female land rescue team
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Maria Sharapova and Carla Bruni to headline 2024 WE Convention Dubai
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