• UAE elected Vice Chair of UNESCO’s committee for promotion of cultural diversity

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE has been elected the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for 2025. The appointment acknowledges the UAE’s contributions to cultural diversity and its role in fostering a multicultural and civilized tapestry...
  • Empowering Arab women Sheikha Bodour’s key focus

    Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, from the American University of Sharjah, advocates for diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning in leadership roles for women.
  • Vision 2030 empowers women in Saudi legal sector

    "The progressive momentum generated in the past decade fills us with positivity and reassurance in the Kingdom, where we have seen the first cohort of female lawyers graduate in 2008, the first female lawyers admitted to the courts in 2013, and the first female arbitrator appointed by the Saudi Center...
  • Tech revolutionizes professional landscape for women

    Women First Jobs offers tailored solutions for women in the UAE, overcoming societal norms and unequal access to opportunities, says its CEO Priyanka Sengar.
  • Female founders flourish in UAE’s startup ecosystem

    Over the past decade, the UAE has become a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting significant interest from international and female-led startups.
  • Women break barriers for gender equality in finance

    This culture should recognize and value the contributions of women and prioritize their growth and development. By highlighting successful women as role models and offering mentorship and learning opportunities, we can dismantle barriers and empower women to thrive in this industry, adds the Chief People and Intellectual Capital Officer of...
  • ‘Humanitarian workers play key role in restoring hope’

    "Humanitarian work knows no geographical or political boundaries; it does not recognize distinctions between cultures, nationalities, religions, and sects; and it does not see differences in color and race," adds the ambassador Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani.
  • Jordan’s food companies to show off products at Canada fair

    Amman, Jordan-- With an eye on boosting its exports to North America, a range of companies from Jordan will showcase their products at the 18th edition of SIAL Canada food fair, which will kick off in Toronto on Tuesday. The three-day event, which is one of the largest international food...
  • DET to highlight Dubai’s tourism in Arabian Travel Market

    DUBAI, UAE - Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is likely to display the diversity of the Emirate's destination, offering sustainability platforms and highlighting new initiatives designed to boost the tourism industry during the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market(ATM), local media reports said. This year’s ATM, from May...
  • Conflict may get us before climate, warns Professor Rangan

    A multi-plural world that embraces diversity and contradictions is crucial for peaceful coexistence free of conflicts, Prof Subramanian Rangan of INSEAD tells TRENDS.
  • Gulf boardrooms lag in gender diversity

    The Middle East has made significant progress in advancing gender diversity in the workplace through measures such as generous parental leave policies and flexible working arrangements. While the progress is commendable, experts believe that there are still hurdles to overcome to ensure greater representation of women in executive and board...
  • UAE views creativity through the lens of openness

    "While living in Dubai, and through my performances in the UAE, I found that the culture of tolerance here is a force of immeasurable good, especially since music and arts help better humanity and pave the way for a more peaceful future,” he highlights, referring to his experience during Expo...
  • Gender bias in MENA workforce raises concerns

    The latest study on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion sheds light on the diversity gap in the region while offering solutions.
  • New PPP law will help UAE achieve competitive economy: Massimo Falcioni

    PPPs boost efficiency, increase transparency in funds management, simplify processes that have cost implications, and integrate technologies, said ECI CEO
  • UAE brings in new classification system for private sector

    A new classification system for companies in the private sector came into force on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)
  • SAMI of Saudi Arabia to hire more women to support diversity

    Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) will hire more staff and most of them will be women in order to support diversity and inclusion. The company intends to hire some 1,500 people in the coming weeks.
  • Gulf boardrooms still a man’s world

    Female representation on boards and at higher levels across the Gulf is trailing behind much of the rest of the world
  • UAE is member of UNESCO’s diversity promotion committee

    The Intergovernmental Committee consists of representatives of 24 countries  Al Kaabi proposes six areas of action that warrant the attention of  Member States The UAE has won a seat on the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for the period 2021 to 2025....
  • $2.25trn creative sector that employs 30m worldwide needs help: UN

    The creative and cultural industry needs more support as it has been of great service during the coronavirus pandemic.  The President of the General Assembly noted that culture offers an opportunity to address concerns over the impacts of COVID-19. The creative and cultural industry, which generates $2.25 trillion annually and...