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Economy
World Bank advances Gender Strategy 2030 to empower 300 million women
Strategy aims to support 250 million women with social protection programs
Banking & Finance
Celebrating Emirati Women’s Day: Visa’s ‘She’s Next’ returns to UAE with third edition
The third edition supports women entrepreneurs in publishing, fashion, food, and more over several months
Economy
Emirates Group highlights 38 percent contribution of Emirati women to workforce growth
The Group supported 70+ Emirati women through leadership programs
Banking & Finance
Emirati Women’s Day: Celebrating the driving forces behind Abu Dhabi’s SME growth
How Emirati female entrepreneurs help shape Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy
Economy
Businesswomen make up 18 percent of all entrepreneurs in UAE, 48.8 percent hold executive-director positions: Report
The share of women in the workforce also rose to 34.6 percent in 2024, up from 32.5 percent in 2023
Economy
GCC states have succeeded in making economies more integrated: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jubeir at WEF meeting
Al-Jubeir noted the increase in new startups that Saudi youth have founded, and their contributions to the job market
Economy
Only 40 percent of Saudi women are likely to return to work after a break: PwC report
Financial independence emerges as a key incentive for women returners in Saudi Arabia
Miscellaneous
Saudi Arabia to lead U.N. forum for women’s rights
The Kingdom's Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel becomes first permanent representative to chair committee since 1946
Banking & Finance
Challenges and disparities in women’s leadership roles in financial institutions
The gender gap prevails despite international dialogues
Economy
Women in the business world: The uphill journey and myriad challenges
A look at the increasing presence of women in executive roles worldwide
Banking & Finance
New acceleration program for women-led startups launched in UAE
The program seeks to promote economic equality between genders
Sustainability
UAE’s Dr. Nawal Al-Hosany awarded Energy Institute’s President’s Award for efforts to accelerate energy transition
UAE's permanent representative to IRENA is also a strong advocate for gender equality within the energy sector
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