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GCC Board Gender Index 2026 Highlights Continued Progress as Women’s Representation Reaches 7% Across GCC Boards

News Desk 28/04/2026

Heriot-Watt University and Aurora50 have today released the ‘GCC Board Gender Index Report 2026‘, marking the third edition of this comprehensive study of women’s representation on the boards of publicly listed companies in the GCC.   For the third consecutive year, the

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ICAS and Heriot-Watt University launch global degree to accelerate accountancy careers

News Desk 10/02/2026

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) have launched a pioneering master’s programme, offering one of the most streamlined and globally accessible routes to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA). Delivered by HWU’s award-winning Edinburgh Business School, the MA (Hons) in Professional Accountancy fast-tracks students into

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Women chair 15.8% of board positions in 73 listed financial companies in the UAE

News Desk 26/11/2025

Heriot-Watt University and Grant Thornton today published a detailed report on the representation of women in senior leadership roles across the UAE’s financial services sector. Entitled ‘Discovery Series 2025: Women transforming financial services’, the importance of this report lies in its role as an evidence-based benchmark for gender representation within one of the

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Heriot-Watt University Dubai Celebrates Bold Creativity and Purposeful Design at The Degree Show 2025

PR News Desk 20/05/2025

Heriot-Watt University Dubai celebrates the second edition of The Degree Show-2025, organised by the School of Textiles and Design. This event highlights the exceptional work of Heriot-Watt University’s 2025 honours degree students in Interior Architecture and Design, Communication Design and Fashion Branding and Promotion. A private viewing was held on 16 May at the

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Heriot-Watt University Dubai Granted Accreditation for All Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

PR News Desk 06/02/2025

Heriot-Watt University Dubai, which has been a pioneering institution in the UAE’s higher education sector for 20 years, today announced that all current undergraduate and postgraduate programmes have been granted Initial Programme Accreditation by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation

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Heriot-Watt University Dubai champions future-ready skills and tailored education

PR News Desk 11/12/2024

Heriot-Watt University Dubai is paving the way for students to thrive by equipping them with future-ready skills and aligning its programmes with the needs of employers. The University’s approach combines cutting-edge curricula, experiential training, and strong industry collaboration to prepare students for success in an ever-evolving global landscape. Commenting on the

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Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s Edinburgh Business School Launches Inaugural Provost’s Fellowship Programme

News Desk 31/07/2024

Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s Edinburgh Business School (EBS) today announced the launch of its inaugural Fellowship programme to support the development of early career academics in learning, teaching, and research over a two-year period. Called the Provost’s Fellowship Programme, it is designed to attract ambitious and talented individuals to the UAE, and will play a