#Women in Business
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positive stereotypes about women in leadership — such as being empathetic or nurturing —can subtly reinforce outdated gender roles
From overcoming challenges to seizing opportunities, these influential women offer actionable advice on how young women can chart their career paths with confidence and resilience
With access to the right financial tools, mentorship, and digital resources, women entrepreneurs can unlock new business opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute significantly to economic development
Amreen Iqbal, founder of Piece of You, is proving that jewellery is more than just an accessory — it’s a timeless connection to life’s milestones
Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali, board director at Dubai Investments, discusses the pivotal role of women in leadership and her vision for a more inclusive future
Siobhan Byron, EVP Universal Banking at Finastra, highlights the role of open ecosystems, cloud, SaaS, and AI in accelerating innovation
The Bicester Collection’s inaugural ‘Unlock Her Future Prize’ MENA Edition celebrates women entrepreneurs. Bicester Collection’s Chantal Khoueiry and the winners share how they are driving positive change
The group CEO of global jewellery brand, Pomellato, says cultivating a shared vision and fostering a culture of empowerment have been paramount to the company’s success
Nearly half of working women in the MENA region have taken a career break, with over 68 per cent taking them at experienced levels and above, revealed the PwC study
Through an inclusive approach of being people oriented, organisations can help level the playing field and redefine the possibilities for women in the workforce
Here are a few tips on how to start building your financial future
The company’s first woman supply chain director, Deniz Rekkali, talks about how organisations that embrace equity can support women to accelerate their path to leadership
Aamer Sheikh, PepsiCo CEO Middle East, shares how the company’s women empowerment platform aims to support one million Saudi women by 2030
We shine the spotlight on trailblazers who are forging ahead in their successful careers, a inspiring others with their professionalism, spirit and skills
ICAEW UAE’s female members share how chartered accountants can lead the charge in helping organisations to embrace equity
The head of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Middle East) says everyone has a role in ensuring a level playing field for the next generation of leaders
Research undertaken by Aurora50 in collaboration with Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government revealed that the number of listed board seats held by women in the UAE has more than doubled in two years
Onpoint’s founder and managing director tells us about the challenges of being a female entrepreneur and opportunities for women in the regional job market
Khan says we need to stop thinking there are gender-based challenges and embrace the opportunities instead
The HR director of Veolia Middle East says human resources teams have to lead the way to promote gender equality and foster inclusivity in the company
Leaders must investigate the cause of the gender gap in the startup landscape globally and implement measures to help bridge it
It is crucial to have a balanced workforce when it comes to sharing ideas, leadership and creativity for new projects
Simply recruiting more females is not enough