• MENA region could gain $385bn from women reentering workforce: survey

    Doha, Qatar - The women returning to the workforce following a career break have the potential to contribute nearly US$385bn to the GDP across nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. says a PwC Middle East’s survey. 82% of these women believe that they can progress...
  • Empowering women can drive economic growth in GCC region

    Many countries in the region have invested in education and provided better access to technology-related fields, resulting in women graduating with engineering degrees at higher rates than more technologically advanced countries such as the US, the UK, and Japan.
  • Tech industry careers are getting gender neutral

    Women should stop thinking that they are different from men at workplaces. Instead, they should start investing in their careers like men and expect the same level of success! Only when women themselves take a gender-agnostic approach towards their careers, will the world change and make equity the norm, she...
  • Despite hurdles, women entrepreneurs thrive in MENA tech sector

    As the governments and private organizations in the region are taking measures to encourage and support women entrepreneurs in the tech industry, their prospects across the setor are improving, and there is a growing sense of optimism that more women will continue to break through the glass ceiling in this...
  • MENA professionals eye new skills, better prospects

    Despite the challenges of the digital transition in some MENA countries and the rising unemployment, about 90% of professionals in the region remain enthusiastic about 2023.
  • DIEZ cooperates with DP World to support career initiative Tumoohi

    Dubai, UAE---Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) will collaborate with DP World to support the Tumoohi Initiative, a training program designed to boost the careers of Emiratis by helping them develop skills needed for the highly competitive job market. By providing unique training programs and hands-on workplace experience at a...
  • Bayt survey says 71% of professionals may quit jobs in 2023

    When asked why professionals may change their careers entirely, “to find their real passion” ranked first (37%) followed by opportunities to learn and challenge themselves (33%), better compensation (18%).