Five years ago, Mayssa Jallad, the talented Lebanese singer-songwriter, found herself at a crossroads, torn between her passion for music and her love for urban research. Working tirelessly at an architectural firm in New York, she yearned to pursue both of her passions but felt constrained by the demands of her job. Faced with an…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a pioneer in promoting and supporting women in the workforce, and this commitment is paying off with significant economic growth. In recent years, the UAE has implemented strategic plans and initiatives to empower women, and the results are remarkable. Women now constitute 50% of the UAE’s parliament…
In the traditionally male-dominated world of coding and software development, Emirati women are breaking barriers and excelling in the field. At 42 Abu Dhabi, a peer-to-peer tuition-free coding school, female students are not only thriving but also inspiring others to join this transformative industry. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, the school has achieved…
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…
Bisexual people—those who are sexually attracted to men and women—have the worst health outcomes of any sexuality, scientists found. While lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) patients as a whole experience health outcomes twice as poor as heterosexual people, bisexuals are the worst affected among this already marginalized community, according to a new study published on…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are proud parents to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, perhaps inspiring their support of a report on fatherhood today. On Friday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation shared Equimundo’s State of the World’s Fathers 2023 report along with a message about why the research matters. The international nonprofit, which is dedicated to engaging men and boys in gender…
