Forum calls for gender equality in private sectorPromoting equal opportunities in private sector and leveraging civil society to advance gender-responsive policies were the focus of an international forum that concluded yesterday (December 10) in Bahrain. The high-level conference ‘Wom More… |
Gender equality ‘could add $13 trillion to global economy’Gender equality could add $13 trillion to the global economy, according to Deutsche Bank Group global head of diversity and inclusion Guelabatin Sun. She said that studies have shown that companies get a 33 per cent improvement in return on in More… |
Gender equality in spotlight at Bahrain meetA roundtable meeting organised by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) brought together chief executives of leading local and international financial institutions to examine and debate gender related policies impacting the role of women and their More… |
Asia's developing nations pessimistic on equality for womenPeople in Asia's developing countries believe the next generation of women will face a tough time combating gender inequality, according to a survey released on Friday. The survey across Asia by credit card More… |
Gender equality 'will give $12 trillion boost to world economy'Tackling gender inequality and enabling more women to join the workforce could boost the world's economy by $12 trillion over the next decade, with India set to benefit the most, researchers said on Thursday. More… |
Women are ‘important part of today’s business leadership’Women demonstrating emotional intelligence in the workplace are an important part of leadership and should be valued by today’s organisations and business, according to an expert. Professor Amanda Broderick, pro-vice Chancel More… |
Bahraini businesswoman slams gender equality reportA leading Bahraini businesswoman has questioned the findings of an international report that ranks Bahrain 124th out of 142 countries in terms of gender equality. The World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index 2014 ranks countrie More… |