With more expats than locals living in the UAE, moving to Dubai seems to appeal to a lot of people. But relocating to a conservative environment where the population is 72% male1 could be considered quite daunting for some women. What cultural changes are you likely to face? Will you be treated differently from your male…
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Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have said women should not leave the home without a male relative and must cover their faces.
Afghan women were banned from entering amusement parks in the capital Kabul this week, days after the country announced more public restrictions on women and girls.
Since sweeping to power last year,…
Nearly all of the key players in negotiations on loss and damage are women.
Men usually outnumber and outrank women negotiators in climate talks, except when it comes to global warming's thorniest diplomatic issue this year — reparations for climate disasters.
The issue of polluting nations paying vulnerable countries is handed over to women, who got…
Women play a crucial role in peacebuilding as they focus on reconciliation, economic development, education, and transitional justice, according to the United States Institute of Peace. Studies have even found that when women are involved in peace agreements, peace is 35% more likely to last a minimum of 15 years.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February…
A Taliban grabbed his camera and slammed it on the floor and said, “Why are you talking to a woman?”
I have been working as a local reporter for Zan Times for about seven months now. It is very difficult for a woman to work as a journalist in Afghanistan. The Taliban have imposed numerous…
Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, affirmed that the advancement of gender balance is a long-standing priority for the UAE,
A group of Emirati women artisans who work with the UAE-based Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), a NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) affiliate, to preserve the UAE’s rich crafts heritage by revitalising and promoting it locally and internationally
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al Missned is known for her impeccable sense of modest style.
Her Highness is regarded as one of the leading fashion figures in the Middle East. Recently, Sheikha Moza attended the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Princess Rajwa Al Saif. For the multiple functions she attended,…
Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid wore an ethereal white gown to her wedding reception.
While the images of the groom’s reception were out, everyone was eagerly waiting for a sneak peek of the stunning royal bride. Recently, Her Highness Sheikha Mahra shared a glimpse of the women’s reception – where the royal…
In today’s news, believe it or not, two of our favorite reality TV stars have just met for the *first* time. Dubai Bling star Ebraheem Al Samadi and Indian Matchmaking host, Sima Taparia (AKA Aunty Sima), took to social media to post videos of the two celebs dancing.
Ebraheem and Aunty Sima were dancing to Sima Taparia’s new song ‘Shaadi ki taiyaree hai’,…