Women in business

The programme is delivered in partnership with industry stakeholders, including Unilever, Nestlé, Emirates, Snap, and the Advertising Business Group, alongside regional agencies and platforms

Three researchers share how the structure of professional networks affects women founders’ confidence, resilience and ability to navigate entrepreneurial ecosystems

Martha Stewart shares why Dubai felt like the right starting point for her standalone stores and what drew her to the partnership with Apparel Group

Seventy per cent of UAE nationals in the private sector are women, indicating the country already has a strong, capable talent base to support these functions.

Together, their conversations celebrated ambition, independence, and the legacy of women who redefine success

Women are no longer simply participants, they are innovators and decision-makers shaping industries from AI to FMCG and finance

Female leaders across the global tech ecosystem to explore their biggest lessons and advice for the next generation of women entering the field

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.

The CEO of FounderX says she’s on a mission to fill the enormous gap that exists in GCC’s business set-up industry and in sales training to mentor the up-and-rising generation of sales reps

While often viewed as flattering, positive stereotypes about women in leadership — such as being empathetic or nurturing —can subtly reinforce outdated gender roles