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H.E. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi: Empowering Emirati women is an investment in the UAE’s leadership and development ambitions Emirati women account for 45% of ADFD’s Emirati workforce Abu Dhabi, UAE – 31 August 2026: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2026 by recognising the pivotal role Emirati women play in advancing the Fund’s development mandate and shaping its future. The occasion underscores ADFD’s continued
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 22 June 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day tomorrow with women holding 25 per cent of supervisory positions at the company. EGA achieved the target it set itself back in 2021 to reach 25 per cent gender diversity at supervisory levels by the end of 2025. Women then held just 18 per cent of supervisory roles at EGA. In 2025, more than 200 women joined the company, including 113 UAE Nationals. EGA now employs over 830 women. More than 60 per cent working in operational r
Egypt’s National Council for Women has launched a specialized entrepreneurship training program, “Rabha,” aimed at boosting the economic participation of women. The initial session included 17 female entrepreneurs with existing projects or developing business ideas, marking a significant multi-stakeholder effort to build capacity for female founders in the country. Quick Facts Initial cohort includes 17 […] The post Egypt’s Rabha Program Kicks Off to Train and Empower Women Founders first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
Empowering All Women to Move Forward with Confidence Dubai, UAE – March 2026: CASIO Middle East and Africa has introduced the G-SHOCK GMA-P2126W in the UAE, expanding its analog-digital lineup with a timepiece that blends refined design with everyday durability, inspired by and celebrating women who navigate everyday life with confidence and strength. Building on the compact form of the GMA-P2110 series and its distinctive octagonal bezel, the GMA-P2126W features a cohesive dark grey aesthetic that highlights the depth and versatility of a monochrome palette. Subtle gold-toned accents add contrast, bringing a sense of warmth and und
Competition to be held under the patronage of Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum DP World announced as official partner Exclusive event to be staged at Dubai Islands on December 7 DUBAI: Dubai will once again enter the history books of sport when the emirate stages the world’s first and exclusive 2025 World Triathlon Women’s Cup, on December 7, 2025. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, this exclusive competition is being organised by the Dubai Sp