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  • Driving innovation for women empowerment

    Tell us about yourself? I was born in Kenya and moved to Canada in the late 70s. After finishing school, there was one thing on my mind that I wanted to do in the university and that was computer science. Later, based in the oil and gas city of...
  • National Geographic Abu Dhabi Airs “My Name is Malala”

    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 March, 2016: National Geographic Abu Dhabi, the number one Arabic entertainment documentary channel, will dedicate sizable share of its airtime during March 2016 to woman-specific subjects, notably for the occasion of Mother’s day, and International Women’s day. As such, “He Named Me Malala” will be...
  • The Hera Syndrome

    “Why do women hate each other?” An existential question that occurs in the mind of any woman in relation to her social and practical life; even in her participation in civil activities and charity work which is mainly based on altruism and cooperation. A few months ago, I met...
  • Pakistani Sirens And Cinema

    The era of Pakistani films highlighting raucously pumped up men with an over-bearing male chauvinistic attitude is finally over as the new age of cinema ushers a picturesque medley of big budget movies, artsy biopics, raunchy, boisterous comedy, and flashy coming-of-age numbers. It is certainly not untrue to claim...
  • Enabling next-gen women in the Middle East

    Tell us about Reach – its ideology and what it strives to achieve? Reach is a non-profit mentoring programme dedicated to helping young women professionals unlock their true potential through structured mentoring with professional support. By sharing their knowledge and expertise with their mentees, within strict rules of confidentiality,...
  • Achieving empowerment of the Arab Woman

    Tell us about yourself and professional journey? I am an Engineer and a mother of two boys, originally from Damascus, Syria. Born and raised in the UAE which I consider my second home. I earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University Canada. My first working experience was...
  • For the love of the game?

    As women all over the world continue to demand that their voices be heard, the place of women in sports and fitness seems to be lost in a cloud of uncertainty Admit it, at least at one point in your life, whether you succeeded or failed, whether as a...
  • Ananke Internships

    Are you interested in making your mark in the virtual world? Join us Ananke’s Flagship Program Ananke’s digital internship is actually a capacity-building program offering training and mentorship to aspiring women and girls from all over the world. Offering access to safe digital space, the initiative enables interns to...
  • Power Talk

    Ananke is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking VIMEO channel POWER TALK showcasing impactful insights, discussion and dialogue by women trailblazers, industry experts, activists and thought leaders on hard-hitting topics including  Gender, Women & Tech, STEM, Health, Education, Law, Economy, Society, Climate Change and much more! See Our...
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