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  • MA’AN Authority reveals mission to make a social impact in Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Ma’an invites communities to find solutions to social challenges and grow the “third sector” in Abu Dhabi Ma’an will encourage the development of more community-based organizations and promote collaboration across sectors of society   April 22nd, 2019, Abu Dhabi (UAE): Supporting the growth of the community, developing innovative solutions for...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Enabling Gender Diversity in Pakistani Techpreneurship

    April 1st, 2019, Karachi (Pakistan): Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited announces the launch of Women in Tech;a global programme aimed at supporting greater diversity in gender representation within technology based entrepreneurship  (or those using technology to scale their existing businesses) through provision ofpre-seed funding, mentoring, acceleration, and post-accelerator commercial support...
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