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… |
GEMS schools honoured for student performanceFour GEMS Education schools were recently honoured for performance of their students in international assessments at an award ceremony organised by the Supreme Council of Education, UAE Ministry of Education and Higher Education. More… |
Bahrain paper teams with UN to bridge gender gapBahrain-based Gulf Daily News (GDN) has partnered with UN Women to highlight its year-long campaign to promote gender equality. As part of a series of articles to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference o More… |
Registration opens for Dubai energy forumThe Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has announced that registration is now open for those who wish to attend the Dubai Global Energy Forum. This year’s forum runs from April 15 to 17 at the Dubai International Convention and More… |
Bahrain launches key award for womenA prestigious award to empower Bahraini women has been rolled out across the region, said a top official. The Shaikha Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa's Award for Empowering Bahraini Women is a first of its kind initiative in t More… |
GCC Summit sees landmark decisionsLandmark decisions were yesterday issued under the "Sakhir Declaration" as the 33rd GCC Summit ended in Bahrain, a report said. GCC leaders have agreed to develop and activate the co-operation council, which underlined t More… |
UAE launches Emirates Energy Award 2012-13The Supreme Council of Energy of the UAE has launched the Emirates Energy Award 2012-13, which will reward best initiatives in the areas of energy efficiency, alternative energy, sustainability and environmental protection. Details of t More… |
Batelco sponsors Supreme Council eventBahrain’s leading telecommunications company, Batelco, was the silver sponsor of the Supreme Council for Women Forum held recently at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). The event which was organised by the Supreme Council for Women u More… |
Bahrain marks Women's DayBahrain yesterday (December 1) marked its annual Women's Day, announcing a series of events to celebrate the occasion. A two-day event will be held on December 7 and 8 to pay tribute to Bahraini women, Supreme Council for Women (SCW) Women More… |
Bahraini women offered career skillsA programme to help 50 young Bahraini women become self sufficient has been launched, which will provide training in media and communication as well as photography and translation. The cost covers all course expenses and a small allowance More… |