April2019

  • UAE’s Women Entrepreneurs Witness the Positive Effect of Social Entrepreneurship in India 

    April 21st, 2019, Sharjah (UAE):The second edition of the Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP), recently saw its 17 selected participants – all UAE-based women in pursuit of establishing socially impactful and innovative businesses, taking a field trip to India, from April 1–5, 2019. India was the chosen destination, as...
  • Dubai Business Women Council hosts Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference April 25

    April 20th, 2019, Dubai (UAE): The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) will host the Women’s Health and Wellbeing Conference on April 25 to highlight the best practices in women’s healthcare and human development, and provide training in meditation, well-being and happiness. To be held at the headquarters of Dubai Chamber...
  • Going beyond the Gender Rule Debate

    This article was previously published in Ananke's special Women's Day 2019 Edition. In 2018, the Kenyan parliament went into a debate on the Gender Bill. See, Kenya’s parliament is currently unconstitutional. According to the 2010 constitution, elective or appointive bodies should be made up of not more than ⅔...
  • Uber launches Women Preferred View feature for women drivers in Saudi Arabia

    April 15th, 2019, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia): Today, Uber announced the launchof a new “Women Preferred View” feature for women drivers in Saudi Arabia, which provides them with a choice in selecting a preference to be connected to women riders. A global first for Uber, the Women Preferred feature underwent...
  • A Lens on the Vision of Inclusion

    Tell us a bit about your professional journey? I began my career in 2007, a week after completing my graduation in India. I moved to Dubai to start my first job at Sanyo Gulf. At an inquisitive age of 19 then, and even though I was inexperienced and rough...
  • Bridging the Gap Through Gender Data

    This article was previously publishing in Ananke's digital Women's Day edition. To view the special edition, visit Ananke on ISSUU. Can you tell us what the project Bridging the Gap is all about? When will it be launched and where? What are the main objectives of the project? Bridging...
  • SWSF Leads Discussion on Advancements of Women’s Sports Locally and Regionally

    As part of its continuous mission to support and advance women’s sports in the Arab world, the Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation (SWSF) highlighted the emirate’s milestones under the ambit of the UAE and Arab female sports, during its participation at the first International Conference for Arab Women’s Sports in...
  • Enabling Artistic Endeavors

    April 7th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE):Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah recently took part in the World Art Dubai, which concluded April 6, 2019, where Sajaya showcased 31 paintings, created by 13 members, comprising impressionism, realism and portrait. Through its participation, Sajaya aimed to educate young members on the latest trends...
  • Geopolitical fractures, economic uncertainties, climate change impediments to sustainable development in the MENA

    April 4th, 2019, Dead Sea (Jordan):Business leaders in the Middle East and North Africa view economic and governance issues as the primary risk in the region, but may underestimate the risk of climate change. That is the finding of a new analysis of regional risks by the World Economic...
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