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Women in Business and at Work

New Data Show Massive, Wider-than-Expected Global Gender Gap

New Data Show Massive, Wider-than-Expected Global Gender Gap The global gender gap for women in the workplace is far wider than previously thought, a groundbreaking new World Bank Group report shows. When legal differences involving violence and childcare are taken into account, women enjoy fewer than two-thirds the rights of men. No country provides equal opportunity for women—not even the wealthiest economies. The latest Women, Business, and...

Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2023

Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2023 Forbes Middle East: By Rana Wehbe Watson Forbes Asia Staff ِِِAs the world navigates new economic realities, businesswomen in Asia-Pacific remain undeterred. They are pushing forward with new ventures and rising to secure top spots at some of the region’s largest and most prestigious enterprises. Here are 20 such leaders who constitute this year’s Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen list. They operate in a...
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The annual Creative Women Conference 2018

The annual Creative Women Conference 2018 The annual Creative Women Conference 2018, under the patronage of the First Lady of Cyprus Mrs Andri Anastasiades, will be held...

Business Women and Leaders Gather in Paphos

CREATIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE in Paphos, 4-5 May 2018 Business Women and Leaders Gather in Paphos on May 4 to Attend The Creative Women Conference 10+...

What is Crowdfunding?

What is Crowdfunding? A new approach has emerged in the region during the last few years that offers a window of opportunity for entrepreneurs -...

NAMA Urges Public and Private Institutions to Take the Gender Equality Pledge

NAMA Urges Public and Private Institutions to  Take the Gender Equality Pledge   In the run up to the UAE’s first Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit...

Nashwa Al Ruwaini Listed Among 100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen in Forbes

Nashwa Al Ruwaini Listed Among 100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen in Forbes (ME NewsWire)- The Business Woman Nashwa Al RuwainiCEO of Pyramedia - Media Consultancy...

Layla Moran – first British-Palestinian MP elected

Layla Moran - first British-Palestinian MP elected Lib Dem candidate, Layla Moran, is the first MP of Palestinian descent to be elected to the House...

UN Women’s Liaison Office in Abu Dhabi set to enhance the UAE’s position on gender parity

 Reach Mentoring: UN Women’s Liaison Office in Abu Dhabi set to enhance the UAE’s position on gender parity  Theopening of the UN Women Liaison Office...

Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Announced as Key Speakers at IIFMENA Conference

 Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Announced as Key Speakers at IIFMENA Conference Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest person to receive the...

How “mumpreneurs” survive working from home

Part 1: Mothers and entrepreneurs: How "mumpreneurs" survive working from home by Annemarie Robson - International Editor - Middle East Business - UK There are two camps when it comes...

The Luxury Closet Raises $7.8 Million Series B Financing Led by Wamda Capital and MEVP

The Luxury Closet Raises $7.8 Million Series B Financing Led by Wamda Capital and MEVP      Investment will help accelerate regional expansion and enhance...

MENA Properties announces extension of employee maternity leave from 45 to 60 days

EMPOWERING WOMEN OF TODAY MENA Properties announces extension of employee maternity leave from 45 to 60 days Rasha Nashaat, founder of real estate consultancy MENA Properties...

Making a Difference in the Middle East and Beyond

Making a Difference in the Middle East and Beyond Serial Entrepreneur Uses Social Media to Grow Her Business and Philanthropy Globally  by Patricia Green, US Correspondent,...