The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has selected Emirati farmer Khadija Darwish Alqubaisi for its “FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development” initiative, launched to mark the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. Her selection recognises
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The inaugural Women Shaping Wealth Summit opened in Riyadh on Monday, bringing together more than 3,000 investors, founders, executives and business leaders from across the Gulf, the wider Arab world and international markets for two days of dialogue, investment and connection around one of the most significant shifts in the global economy: the growing influence […]
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in cooperation with the General Women’s Union (GWU) and the UAE Embassy in the People’s Republic of China, hosted the Sharjah-China Businesswomen Forum at its headquarters in Sharjah. The forum aimed to strengthen communication and cooperation between women entrepreneurs in Sharjah and China and showcase trade
SAP Business Women’s Network and SAP Youth Council, in collaboration with Dubai Internet City – the Middle East’s leading tech hub and part of TECOM Group – have brought together senior women leaders from government and industry and young Emirati talent to discuss how more women can build and advance their careers in technology, help […]
Women navigating perimenopause and menopause often find themselves dealing with significant physical and emotional changes while trying to understand what is happening to their bodies. Recognising the need for greater awareness, education and community support during this important phase of life, RAK Hospital has launched Evolve Women’s Wellness, a community initiative
Emirati Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the women who bring confidence, individuality and grace to everything they do. From busy mornings and boardroom moments to family gatherings and evenings spent with loved ones, the occasion is a chance to celebrate the many sides of the modern Emirati woman and the unique way she […]
Inc. Arabia, the Middle East edition of the global brand Inc. has unveiled its highly anticipated Women Of Influence 2026 list, recognizing 60 exceptional female leaders who are driving innovation, shaping industries, and redefining the future of business across the MENA region. The annual showcase celebrates the achievements of female trailblazers who are making a […]
As Emirati Women’s Day approaches, Hamac Beach Boutique invites women to celebrate confidence, individuality, and effortless style with the latest Hadia Ghaleb collection. Whether you’re planning your next beach escape, a relaxing staycation, or simply refreshing your holiday wardrobe, the collection offers contemporary swimwear and resortwear designed for
As industries worldwide seek greater diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), women at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus are increasingly taking the lead through student-driven initiatives that are helping shape future engineers, innovators, and technology professionals. Leading these efforts are the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the IEEE Women in
Aster DM Healthcare has announced the launch of its comprehensive, group-wide women’s health programme designed to redefine how women in the UAE experience healthcare across every stage of life. Under a unified vision, the Group has introduced “Care for Her” by Aster Hospitals & Clinics and “Elle by Medcare,” a premium expression of the same […]
No one wants to hear the distinctive pop of an ACL tearing or rupturing, which typically means the player’s season is at an end. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is located inside the knee and provides stability during movements such as cutting, turning, twisting and jumping. Deanna Brinks, M.D., a physical medicine and rehabilitation […]
She Rises, a new collaborative anthology featuring 17 women from the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Australia, and India, is now available globally in print and digital formats through Amazon, selected bookstores across the UAE, and the MENA Speakers online store. The book brings together personal stories of resilience, leadership, reinvention, and growth from women across diverse
Alzheimer’s-related brain changes progressed up to 20 times faster in women who also had abnormal levels of a Parkinson’s-related protein, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in JAMA Network Open. The same pattern was not observed in men. The findings suggest that when alpha-synuclein — a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease — accumulates
Yas Marina Circuit welcomed more than 200 women for the inaugural Made for Her – an initiative designed to encourage movement and mindfulness in a comfortable and thoughtfully curated environment to help support women’s wellbeing.The event was organised by Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre in partnership with NMC Healthcare. Held as part of Yas Marina Circuit’s TrainYAS […]
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 report remains the only index of its kind to provide a unified view […]
Few scenes capture the UAE’s progress in empowering women quite as vividly as the presence of Emirati women at the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. Far from symbolic, their participation represents the continuation of a deeply rooted role in the nation’s agricultural and food development story. Their contributions have grown beyond mere participation,
Thinning hair is common as we age, says Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist. And while the signs might not be as obvious as in men, about 55% of women experience some hair loss by the time they’re 70. Treatments to prevent or stop it can help many women who are losing their hair. […]
Alex Kemanes and Dino Drimakis, long-standing leaders in the global AV and technology ecosystem, have announced the launch of the Women in AV & Tech Startup Prize, a global call designed to identify and back early-stage founders building practical, execution-ready solutions for the AV ecosystem and closely related fields. The competition is built as a […]
Women in the UAE are completing Generative AI (GenAI) courses at higher rates than men, even as participation levels remain below the global average, according to new insights from Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform. Coursera’s latest report, “One Year Later: The Gender Gap in GenAI” suggests that once women engage […]
Let’s name what everyone is feeling: the world feels heavy. Geopolitical tremors. Economic uncertainty. A creeping cynicism that whispers, “Does any of this really matter?” Scroll through any feed and you will find reasons to despair: leaders who disappoint, systems that creak, divisions that deepen. And yet. Here we are. On International Women’s Day. Still […]





























