UAE parliament to have 50pc womenThe Emirati women's representation in the Federal National Council (FNC) will be increased to 50 per cent in the coming parliamentary term, as per the directives of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a media report said. More… |
UAE agrees new policies to empower Emirati womenThe UAE Cabinet has adopted a new package of national legislative policies, and initiatives to empower Emirati women in a special session held at the General Women's Union headquarters in Dubai. The session, chaired by Sheikh More… |
Emirati women account for 39pc of staff at ADFDAbu Dhabi Fund for Development (AADFD), a leading UAE entity for development aid, reported that Emirati women comprise 39 per cent of its current workforce, according to a media report. "The Founding Father of the UAE, late S More… |
Emirati women ‘hold shares worth over $5.4bn’The number of Emirati female investors reached 220,000 by the end of the first half of 2018 and the number of shares they hold is about 3.5 billion with a market value of about Dh20 billion ($5.44 billion), a media report said. Wh More… |
Emirati women's investments top $5bn at ADXThe total number of Emirati women investing at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reached 219,000 by the end H1 2017, with 3 billion shares worth Dh18.8 billion ($5.1 billion). Additionally, Emirati female investors’ total More… |
DWE discusses 5-year development planThe Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) held a meeting yesterday (Oct 9) to review the organisation’s 2017-2021 strategic plan, focusing on promoting the skills of Emirati women and enhancing their capabilities. The Board Meetin More… |
Emirati women ‘high on national pride’Emirati women have a strong allegiance to the nation, are ready to support humanitarian initiatives, value education and are serious about making in-roads in the workplace, said an expert. “Without exception, Emirati women e More… |
Emirati women ‘high on national pride’Emirati women have a strong allegiance to the nation, are ready to support humanitarian initiatives, value education and are serious about making in-roads in the workplace, said an expert. “Without exception, Emirati women e More… |
Etihad’s first Emirati women pilots graduateThe first female Emirati cadet pilots from Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, have graduated from flight training alongside nine male colleagues and gained their airline transport pilot licence (ATPL). The cadet pilots Etihad More… |