Empowering Female Entrepreneurs in the UAE: The Role of Women-Led Venture Funds

Industry experts believe that the growth of women-led venture funds will play a pivotal role in further boosting female entrepreneurship in the UAE. While there has been a notable increase in women holding top positions, particularly in the public sector, the private sector needs to create more networking opportunities for women to advance their careers…

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Uber Empowers Saudi Women: Driving Financial Independence and Workforce Growth

Uber, the renowned ride-sharing platform, has been playing a crucial role in supporting female empowerment in Saudi Arabia. Through its female driver initiatives, Uber has contributed to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, aiming to increase women’s workforce participation and financial independence. The insights from female drivers in Saudi Arabia reveal how Uber has provided financial…

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Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in the Middle East: Empowering Dreams and Inspiring Change

Women in the Middle East have been breaking barriers and achieving remarkable success in various fields, from science and research to fashion and beauty. They are forces of nature, soaring to new heights with every endeavor they undertake. In celebration of their accomplishments and resilience, let’s shine a spotlight on some regional female-owned businesses that…

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Empowering Women’s Financial Confidence: Tips for Building Wealth and Security

Rachel Rodgers, author of “We Should All be Millionaires,” sheds light on the prevalent issue of women lacking confidence in making money decisions. In a survey of high-earning and successful women, a staggering 90% admitted to feeling uncertain about handling their finances. Despite achieving significant financial success, these accomplished women had internalized societal messages that…

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Why New York’s cannabis equity program is stranding women entrepreneurs

NEW YORK — Women weed entrepreneurs who applied for New York’s first retail licenses are being left behind in the state’s effort to establish an equitable cannabis market. Since launching the program in August, New York regulators have awarded dozens of licenses to entrepreneurs who had an immediate family member convicted on marijuana charges or…

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Women have historically shunned power in the workplace. Here’s how to change that – for good.

Veteran journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman have spent the past 15 years writing about women and leadership, finding work-life balance, and building confidence from girlhood to adulthood. But despite an increase in representation, the average number of women as heads of state or in government around the world still hovers around 25 percent, according to…

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