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UAE’s Emirates Airline pays tribute to all women in its workforce on occasion of International
Company vows to continue helping women further their skillsets, career growth Dubai: Emirates Airline is paying tribute to all the women...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Meet UAE’s first woman examiner for motorcycle driving tests
On International Womens’ Day, Maryam Al Mazmi says why she chose to storm a male bastion. Maryam AlMazmi, UAE’s first female motorcyclist...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20221 min read


The St. Regis Abu Dhabi recognises its female leaders
The St Regis Abu Dhabi, an iconic hotel in the UAE capital, is marking the celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8) by...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20227 min read


50% of UAE’s FNC members to be women
The step reflects the country’s future approach aimed at achieving “full empowerment” of Emirati women. Women will occupy 50 per cent...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20221 min read


Dubai telco du launches Women’s Council to cut gender gap
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company says the launch is part of its commitment to empowering women. Emirates Integrated...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


More women are taking up STEM opportunities in UAE
Issue of STEM subjects as being primarily male preferences is no longer the truth in UAE. Mariam Al Harmoodi, 20, Emirati, computer...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read


Raja Al Gurg: in life and business UAE women can have it all
In a large room on the 16th floor of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group head offices in Dubai, where I am meeting managing director Raja Al...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20225 min read


Why UAE women are a role model for the world
Kathmandu: In an emphatic testimony to the empowerment of women in the UAE, a top official of the Government wowed an international...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Dubai SME, Womena to empower Emirati women
Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and Womena have jointly launched...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Local Press: UAE Shows Best Way To Women’s Empowerment
Women remain a key pillar of social development in the UAE and have been marching ahead with total confidence in all sectors. The...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


UAE’s Amna Al Qubaisi in contention to be part of new all-women’s W Series
The UAE’s Amna Al Qubaisi is among 55 women in contention to compete in an all-female motor racing series in 2019. The W Series, which is...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read


UAE women’s march positive and highly fruitful
SHARJAH: In a world where Arab women are seen as conservative and home-oriented, there is a reality that is often overlooked. Arab women...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Emirati women across the country stand proud on Women’s Day
Emirati women across the country stand proud on Women’s Day Dubai: Ever since the founding of the country, Emirati women have played an...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20221 min read


Emirati woman wins Mother Teresa Award for Social Justice
Abu Dhabi: Nashwa Al Ruwaini, an Emirati entrepreneur, was awarded the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice 2018. Al Ruwaini...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20221 min read


Emirati women are flying high in the aviation industry
The sky is the limit for young Emirati women setting their sights on high-flying careers in the aviation industry. Women wearing...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20223 min read


UAE aims to take gender equality to next level
Youth award ambassador speaks of women’s empowerment in the UAE Abu Dhabi: As the UAE makes strides in women’s empowerment, opportunities...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


UAE partners with UN to encourage more women to join military
The UAE has partnered with the United Nations to encourage more Arab women to sign up to the military and join peacekeeping operations...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Emirati women weave ties with Indian counterparts
ILA president Annu Chouraria noted the UAE aims to preserve a cohesive society. As part of the Year of Zayed, womenfolk from both the UAE...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Women not second-class citizens in UAE
The UAE is trying to change the stereotyping of women – that a woman in the Arab or Muslim world is a second-class citizen. In a world...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20224 min read


Two Emirati women among homeland security graduates
133 students pass out of Rabdan Academy to take up jobs in policing, intelligence Abu Dhabi: The first batch of 133 students have...
Michelle Jimenez
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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