Theatre performer Moza Al Mazrouie Poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi, known as Fatat Al Arab, the “Girl of Arabs”, or “Gulf poet laureate” Photographer Sheikha Jasem Al Suwaidi. Now in her 80s, she started photography in the 1950s Doctoral student Dr Ayesha Al Sayyar, former Deputy Minister of...

History is a continuous chain of events. The present is only an extension of the past. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.  “A place without women is a place without spirit.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 18 December, 2006. “In other countries, women have had to fight for...

It is a well-known fact that half of the world’s workforce comprises women. Unfortunately, though, only a fraction of the total number manages to reach the top. Various studies conclude that only three percent of CEOs across the world are women. Innovation has been key in driving the technology-based...

Women’s participation in the world of cinema is slowly but positively gaining momentum. Although it is well-documented in the West, more awareness and recognition is still needed as far as female participation in Arabian cinema is concerned. Dubai-based Reim El Houni of Ti22 Films is one among an illustrious...

Ranked number one in the world for treating women with respect, the UAE is among a handful of countries, which have passed legislation requiring corporate boards to include a minimum percentage of women. In one of his speeches, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Makhtoum Vice President and...

Travel Ink Founder on UAE’s encouraging environment for women entrepreneurs   Travel Ink is a content consulting agency that primarily supports the travel and tourism industry in their communication activities. Managing Director of the company, Karen Osman talks about the UAE’s highly encouraging environment for women entrepreneurs and how...

A culture-sensitive company that strives to capture the uniqueness of individuals and organizations through skill development, Learnactive was established by founding partners Maha Khatib and Layla Halabi. The organization offers a diverse range of training solutions that have successfully enabled the maximum transfer of knowledge ensuring every client’s return...

Man’s progress can be easily delineated through significant moments in time. The printing press, industrial revolution and the Internet are among the most pivotal watershed moments in history that have literally shaped the world’s political economy. While globalization and technology are 21st century buzzwords, one element comprising 50 percent...

Capturing the UAE in all its glory on the auspicious occasion of its 43rd National Day. Photography by Ayesha Asim.   Share This:...