Abu Dhabi, UAE – ADNOC has expanded its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programme to empower UAE students in artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology through an initiative called ‘STEM for Life: Future of AI Schools Challenge’ which held the finals today at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre....
Women in Tech Global and UN Women launch “Beyond Ceilings” campaign on women’s empowerment
The "Beyond Ceilings" campaign urges people to confront and challenge the glass ceiling, and reminds the audience of the vast possibilities that await women once they overcome these barriers.
MENA region trails in global race for gender parity
The Middle East and North Africa region scores only 62.6% in gender parity, and at the current pace, the region will achieve full parity in 152 years, says a latest WEF report.Saudi astronaut concludes pioneering space research
The experiments by Barnawi, focused on understanding the behavior of immune cells in space, could lead to the prevention and early treatment of certain diseases.
Arab women embrace technology, innovation
Initiatives such as STEM and Women in Tech are crucial in bridging the gender gap and empowering women to drive innovation, adds Noha Kadry, Regional Program Manager at Red Hat Academy.
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...
EVs help GCC countries achieve net zero goals
Through strategic investments in our vehicles, services, businesses and technologies, we are leading the way toward a cleaner, smarter and safer society, adds West, the Managing Director of OnStar Middle East Operations and Future Mobility General Motors Africa and Middle East.
‘Not enough GCC women employed in STEM sector’
Christine Harb, CEMEA Vice President of Marketing at Visa, believes that the workplaces should offer the right flexible benefits for women to join.
Mother of invention: Study highlights gender gap in health innovations
Study finds patents filed from all-female inventor teams 35 percent more likely to focus on women's health Fewer women inventors can negatively impact an economy struggling to recover from effects of pandemic Harvard business professor Rem Koning studies how bias hurts innovation. But three years ago, his research hit too...Coursera report ranks UAE 2nd globally for business skills
UAE government initiatives for promoting skills-based economy have a positive impact on the economy More women enroll for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses UAE ranks first in the MENA region and second globally in overall business skills, only after Luxemburg, said Coursera's Global Skills Report 2021. ...
