• Accessing Economic Empowerment Via Tech

    We are living in a world that has not only transformed into a global village, but is also one that is very-fast paced, thanks to technology. And it keeps on changing every single day. Those who are not able to get even a slice of technology are left miles...
  • Prospects of Blockchain & Women’s Participation

    Blockchain, as we know it, has several definitions. One of such simple definitions is that a blockchain is a chain of chronological blocks which represents a distributed database, existing on multiple computers at the same time. It is a continuously growing list of digital records in blocks which are...
  • Enabling Young Girls To Reach Full Potential in Kenya

    April 23rd, 2019, Kenya (Nairobi): The Shima Foundation organized a three-day Lluna Girls Leadership program; an initiative aimed at providing a platform for girls in Africa to learn and practice leadership in various sectors and aspects of life through mentorship sessions, cultural exchange and exposure opportunities, as well as motivational...
  • 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...
  • Major global corporations receive F on gender pay score card

    Despite Recent Progress, Arjuna Capital/Proxy Impact Report Card Measuring 46 Companies on Pay Equity Shows Widespread Failure to Adequately Address Investor Risks; Goldman Sachs, Oracle, McDonalds and Walmart Among Those Failing. Citigroup only company to get an "A." April 2nd, 2019, Boston (USA): On the eve of Equal Pay...
  • Another medal for UAE at Special Olympics World Games UAE

    March 17th, 2019, Abu Dhabi (UAE): The UAE’s Hamda Al Hosani will have to make room for another medal in her cabinet after winning gold in the 200m final at Special Olympics World Games. At Dubai Police Stadium today, the 30-year-old sprinter crossed the finish line in an impressive time...
  • Status of Gender Equality

    Governments around the world are paying more attention to gender equality but progress is too slow and uneven, and much remains to be done to increase women’s rights, opportunities and participation in public life and senior jobs, according to the OECD. Despite gender equality reforms in many countries, with...
  • OECD to mark International Women’s Day 

    Gender equality is vital for both well-being and in order for economies to prosper and provide sustainable, inclusive growth. The OECD will launch two new reports tracking progress on women’s rights, opportunities and participation in public life during its March on Gender events at the OECD Conference Centre to mark International Women’s...
  • Gartner Says Middle East and North Africa IT Spending to Reach $160 Billion in 2019

    March 4, 2019, Dubai (UAE): Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2019, a 1.8 percent increase from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. “In 2019, businesses in MENA are set to increase their IT spending in all...
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