Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Beyond the degree: How the Gulf is building a workforce for jobs that don’t exist yet

Businesses are adopting artificial intelligence, automation and new digital operating models while responding simultaneously to changing consumer expectations, sustainability imperatives and increasingly complex global markets

25 September, 2026

Women hold 7% of GCC board seats, UAE remains regional leader, report says

A total of 341 women now serve on boards across 759 publicly listed companies in the Gulf, compared with 334 women in 2025, the report said

12 May, 2026

Human-centric marketing in the age of AI: The leadership advantage women bring

Leaders who can interpret emotional signals, tone, context, and cultural tone can guide AI to produce communication that feels human rather than robotic

27 February, 2026

GCC board gender diversity rises to 6.8% in 2025, UAE leads with 14.8%

The index shows double-digit growth in every country since 2024, with female representation on boards now at 6.8 per cent across the GCC.

02 May, 2025