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“The Impact of Covid on Gender Roles in the MENA Region” Webinar
“The Impact of Covid on Gender Roles in the MENA Region” webinar with: – Sirin Tekinay, Dean, College of Engineering, American University...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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Why catering to Muslim women could be a ‘lucrative’ move for UK gyms
As coronavirus continues to weigh on Britain, there has been a dramatic surge in demand for Muslim personal trainers and gyms. Personal...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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UAE discusses National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security to activate UNSCR 1325
ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2020 (WAM) — Noura Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women’s Union, GWU, affirmed the UAE’s...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Sheikh Sabah welcomed me warmly as first female US ambassador to Kuwait. He will be missed
The passing of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, on Tuesday marked the loss of a beloved national leader, who spent...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Inclusivity Matters: Speeding Up Gender Diversity (And Breaking Glass Ceilings) For Female Board Mem
Over the past few decades, gender diversity in the workplace has been a constant topic, both globally and regionally. While companies...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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Best GCC workplaces for women set to be revealed
Great Place to Work has compiled a list of 40 of the top businesses in the GCC for female employees for the first time The best...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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How women are still fighting to break glass ceiling in the Gulf
Inaugural Best Workplaces for Women in GCC 2020 to be announced live on Arabian Business’ Facebook and YouTube channels on September 30...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Women of influence in the Middle East 2020
Each year, CEO Middle East shines a spotlight on the women whose contribution to the entities they lead is more than merely an expression...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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GCC sees women’s rights progress in wake of reforms
Saudi Arabia made the biggest improvement globally. LONDON- With International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8, efforts to improve the...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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GCC reforms are changing women’s lives
There are many examples of how the fundamental role of women in boosting economic growth has been recognized by the Gulf Cooperation...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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GCC reforms are changing women’s lives
There are many examples of how the fundamental role of women in boosting economic growth has been recognized by the Gulf Cooperation...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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GCC women’s rights facts
Where women stand in Gulf countries — UAE: A woman currently holds a ministerial position in the federal government. Shaikha Lubna Al...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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Let’s Talk Race: GCC President Yves Salomon-Fernández on overcoming the ‘-isms’
Editor’s note: This week, the Greenfield Recorder has dedicated a series to sharing the stories of local people of color and their...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Austerity in the Gulf states: why it’s alarming for women’s progress
Citizens of Saudi Arabia are having to get used to something that has long been an unpleasant fact of life in most parts of the world. On...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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Role of Women in Businesses in the Gulf Rises by 2.2%
A report released on Sunday revealed that the rate of women’s involvement in businesses in the GCC has increased by 2.2 percent during...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Sarah al-Amiri: The woman leading UAE’s Mars mission
A dream was born when Sarah al-Amiri saw an image of the Andromeda Galaxy at the age of 12. In a region defined by turmoil, she never...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Women in the Middle East will soon hold $1 trillion in wealth
Women in countries across the Middle East are getting wealthier. At the current rate of growth, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reports...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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Recognizing women’s important role in Jordan’s COVID-19 response
Jordan’s quick response to the COVID-19 outbreak has made many Jordanians, including myself, feel safe and proud. The prime minister and...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read
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How three Middle Eastern women are changing the world through healthcare
Cartier may not be the first company that springs to mind when thinking of business incubators, but that is precisely what the French...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20225 min read
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Women in Business – A Twinterview
Meet the panel of industry experts… Dr. Chantal Line Carpentier (@chantalline) – Chief of UNCTAD New York (@UNCTAD) Dr. Chantal Line...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 202211 min read
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