Tag: Women Empowerment
DEWA graduates 25 female employees from the 2nd ‘For Her’ program...
UAE's state-owned utility service provider Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has graduated 25 new female employees from the second batch of the ‘For...
20/20 Women on Boards sets new goal to attain gender equality
The US-based non-profit organization 20/20 Women on Boards, has mapped out a new goal to achieve 50-50 representation in the boardrooms of Russell 3000...
Women thrive in Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector
Saudi Arabia’s women are finding more employment opportunities, a recent report by the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) revealed.
By the...
Gender-based violence against women rose amid COVID-19; UN
Speaking at an online gathering on global commitment for women and girls amid the pandemic, Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on...
DIFC’s women oriented ‘AcclerateHer’ announces 2nd edition
Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) FinTech Hive, revealed the second edition launch of their female-focused career mentorship accelerator program, ‘AccelerateHer’, to empower women in...
Historic: Equal pay for men and women in UAE from today
Starting today, a new law will come into force in the UAE to ensure equal pay for men and women in the private sector...
WTO to enhance women’s role in trade with Informal Work Group
The World Trade Organization (WTO) members have agreed to set up an Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender.
This step marks the next phase...
Aurora50 Board Summit concludes leaving plenty of food for thought
The inaugural Aurora50 Board Meeting, held in honor of Emirati Women's Day, concluded successfully.
Aurora50 was founded last year and is a social enterprise bringing...
