April2021

  • Dr Bushra Anjum: An ordinary life rooted in effort, resolve, and positivity

    Dr Bushra Anjum: An ordinary life rooted in effort, resolve, and positivity

    “My life has been led by the maxim, ‘I will figure it out.’ The thought has excited me as I embarked on new ventures, calmed me as I faced unexpected challenges and soothed me in times of grief.” Dr. Bushra Anjum Before sharing her story, Dr. Bushra Anjum emphasized...
  • WTTC launches ground-breaking initiative to support women in Travel & Tourism

    WTTC launches ground-breaking initiative to support women in Travel & Tourism 

    Cancun Declaration adopted by more than 100 companies, industry associations and destinations   Mexican Caribbean, Hilton, Carnival Corporation, Apple Leisure Group, Intrepid, Expedia, IHG, Barcelona Tourism and CLIA amongst signatories   Cancun (Mexico): The world’s leading Travel & Tourism leaders pledged to work towards women’s equality and boost female representation in...
  • Phila Phungula: Encoding Learning in Youth

    Phila Phungula: Encoding Learning in Youth

    Tell us a bit about yourself and your journey that culminated in where you are today? My Name is Phila Phungula, I am a Z Developer Advocate and a Scrum Master for the Student Experience team globally within IBM Z. I am based in Johannesburg, South Africa. When I...
  • Empowering The Afghani Woman Economically

    MIRA is a new social enterprise which helps and supports women and children in Afghanistan The launch coincides with the brand's Ramadan campaign featuring a special product range grown by the female farmers who are supported by MIRA  MIRA encourages people to give more than a gift during the...
  • Debbie Kestin Schildkraut: Facilitating People-Machine Partnership To Better Human Condition

    Debbie Kestin Schildkraut: Facilitating People-Machine Partnership To Better Human Condition

    Tell us a bit about yourself and your journey that culminated in where you are today? I grew up in a family of “givers” – parents and grandparents who were always actively dedicated to community service. Having family members who were immigrants and survivors of the Holocaust shaped us...
  • Beauty Not Skin Deep

    Beauty More Than Skin Deep

    April 20th, 2021, Dubai (UAE): Huda Beauty, Dubai-based beauty and cosmetics company, has pledged AED1 million to the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign that aims to provide food parcels for disadvantaged individuals and families across 30 countries during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Huda Beauty’s contribution will help provide one...
  • L’Oréal Fund for Women pledges AED1.24 million to Shamsaha to support women in the GCC

    L’Oréal Fund for Women pledges AED1.24 million to Shamsaha to support women in the GCC

    L’Oréal launched three-year charitable endowment fund of 50 million euros as part of L’Oréal for the Future, the Group’s 2030 sustainable development roadmap, to alleviate the challenges that Covid-19 brought to many women around the world The UAE fosters an excellent environment in which this program could thrive testament...
  • Liz Bush: Activating Impact

    Liz Bush: Activating Impact

    Meet Liz Bush, Director of Product and Partner Marketing, ThreatQuotient, a seasoned product management and marketing professional with over fifteen years of product management, program management, and product marketing experience. In this Q&A, Liz Bush talks us through the positives and challenges of her career journey so far and...
  • Salma Abbas: Enabling Youth Inclusion

    Salma Abbas: Enabling Youth Inclusion

    Tell us a bit about yourself and your journey that culminated in where you are today? I have an educational background focused on business. I was lucky to obtain my master’s degree majoring in strategy and marketing from abroad which enlarged my contact with students from different backgrounds and...
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