Illuminating the Literary World: Arab Women Pioneering Translation
Omani writer Jokha Alharthi made history by becoming the first Arab woman to win the Booker International Prize in 2019 for her novel “Celestial Bodies,” masterfully translated into English by Marilyn Booth. Alharthi has contributed significantly to Arabic literature, with three novels, two collections of short stories, and other works that have been translated into […]
Leading with Finance: Randa Muhammad Sadik, CEO of Arab Bank
In the world of finance, visionary leaders are instrumental in driving growth and shaping the industry’s future. Randa Muhammad Sadik, the CEO of Arab Bank, is one such leader who has made a significant impact on the global banking landscape. With a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to excellence, Sadik’s journey to the […]
Empowering Women in Tech Hubs: Fostering a New Wave of Female Entrepreneurs
In the realm of entrepreneurship, the presence of equal numbers of female and male entrepreneurs could potentially elevate the global gross domestic product from $2.5 trillion to a staggering $5 trillion, as highlighted in a September 2023 report by the Boston Consulting Group. The Middle East has seized upon this economic potential by establishing a […]
Empowering Middle Eastern Women Entrepreneurs: Breaking Barriers and Forging Success
When Elissa Freiha, an Emirati-Lebanese entrepreneur, relocated to Dubai in 2013, her initial plan was to open a bakery. However, conversations with her fellow female entrepreneur friends revealed a different path fraught with challenges.Her friends were grappling with the scarcity of investors, a common predicament for many female entrepreneurs in the Middle East. Recognizing an […]
Why Artificial Intelligence Needs to Consider the Unique Needs of Older Women
[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines everywhere. Yet AI applications and implications for older adults, particularly older women, have not been adequately contemplated. It’s no longer a moonshot idea from a science fiction movie. AI is already part of our daily lives — Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, self-driving cars. And now ChatGPT, an AI chatbot […]