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Yemeni women face ‘unprecedented’ pattern of abuse in Houthi areas, activists and expert

Mar 1, 20223 min read

Yemeni women face ‘unprecedented’ pattern of abuse in Houthi areas, activists and expert

Women in Yemen are facing an “unprecedented” pattern of abuse in Houthi held areas, activists and human rights groups say. The severity...

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Female-centric ‘Star Wars’ series in works

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

Female-centric ‘Star Wars’ series in works

A new female-centric ‘Star Wars’ television series is being developed for the Disney+ streaming platform, according to Hollywood trade...

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Domestic violence in Arab region worsens amid COVID-19: UN

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

Domestic violence in Arab region worsens amid COVID-19: UN

Dubai: Domestic violence and social challenges faced by women and girls in the Arab region have worsened after the outbreak of COVID-19,...

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Documentary ‘The Lone She’ screened in UAE

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

Documentary ‘The Lone She’ screened in UAE

The premiere of documentary film portraying young Arab woman ‘The Lone She’ was held in Abu Dhabi last night to celebrate International...

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21 different ways to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 in Dubai, UAE

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20227 min read

21 different ways to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 in Dubai, UAE

We’ve come a long way, but we can accomplish so much more… Ladies, as you are well aware, it’s International Women’s Day on Sunday March...

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The International Women’s Day 2020: How Dubai Will Celebrate?

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20223 min read

The International Women’s Day 2020: How Dubai Will Celebrate?

The International Women’s Day 2020 will be celebrated across the world on March 8th 2020 and obviously Dubai will not stay behind. Dubai...

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An inspiring sporting week for women is being hosted by Abu Dhabi this year

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

An inspiring sporting week for women is being hosted by Abu Dhabi this year

With International Women’s Day around the corner, the spotlight is on the incredible achievements of women across the world this month,...

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Ghaya Grand Hotel to host exciting activities this March 2020

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

Ghaya Grand Hotel to host exciting activities this March 2020

Dubai: The closest five star luxury hotel and apartment to the Expo 2020 Dubai, Ghaya Grand Hotel to celebrate March’s special...

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All-female orchestra to kick-start Expo 2020 music studio projects

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20223 min read

All-female orchestra to kick-start Expo 2020 music studio projects

Expo 2020 Dubai has announced a world class music recording studio that will become a permanent facility as part of its legacy plans in...

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Women making inroads in GCC’s political, fiscal environments

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20223 min read

Women making inroads in GCC’s political, fiscal environments

The appointment of Kuwait’s first female finance minister and the reappointment of the first woman to lead the Saudi stock exchange are...

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Women’s Forum Middle East to take place in Abu Dhabi

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

Women’s Forum Middle East to take place in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 18th February, 2020 (WAM) — The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society, the world’s leading platform bringing a gendered...

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Bahraini women blaze a trail in business ownership

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20223 min read

Bahraini women blaze a trail in business ownership

MANAMA: “Women are celebrated in Bahrain,” said Nada Alawi in response to why the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state seems to do...

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UAE taking leadership in advancing women’s empowerment: Ivanka Trump

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

UAE taking leadership in advancing women’s empowerment: Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump said: “I am delighted to be attending the Global Women’s Forum Dubai to advance women’s economic empowerment around the...

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We-Fi Regional Summit seeks to unleash the potential of women entrepreneurs in MENA

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20224 min read

We-Fi Regional Summit seeks to unleash the potential of women entrepreneurs in MENA

Over 250 government representatives, business leaders and women entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa, MENA, region and...

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Dubai to welcome Theresa May, Ivanka Trump and global leaders to women’s summit

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

Dubai to welcome Theresa May, Ivanka Trump and global leaders to women’s summit

Dubai will welcome female leaders, businesswomen and pioneers from across the world next week when it hosts the Global Women’s Forum....

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100 global leaders to attend Global Women’s Forum Dubai

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20224 min read

100 global leaders to attend Global Women’s Forum Dubai

Dubai: Over 100 leaders and experts from across the world will arrive in Dubai next week for Global Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD) 2020 to...

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UAE sportswomen continue their winning streak AWST 2020

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20221 min read

UAE sportswomen continue their winning streak AWST 2020

Sharjah: Sportswomen competing in the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2020) continued to deliver high-level performances on Tuesday,...

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Game changers at ‘Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020’

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20223 min read

Game changers at ‘Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020’

The second edition of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai, the platform for thematic women empowerment discussions and engagements of the...

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UAE athletes clinch two golds at Arab Women Sports Tournament

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20223 min read

UAE athletes clinch two golds at Arab Women Sports Tournament

Sharjah Women’s Sports athletes claimed two gold medals, one silver and two bronze karate competitions on the first day of the fifth...

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UAE’s women champions aiming for gold at AWST 2020

Michelle Jimenez

Mar 1, 20222 min read

UAE’s women champions aiming for gold at AWST 2020

Sharjah: Sportswomen from across the UAE, the host country of the fifth Arab Women’s Sports Tournament (AWST) 2020, are gearing up to...

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