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‘WOMEN AT WORK’ SURVEY REVEALS KEY CHALLENGES AND MOTIVATIONS

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‘WOMEN AT WORK’ SURVEY REVEALS KEY CHALLENGES AND MOTIVATIONS FOR WOMEN IN THE UAE PRIVATE SECTOR

Key takeaways:

  • Financial reward is top motivator for women in UAE – 78% prioritize it over flexible work 
  • Female leaders in UAE are twice as likely as men to lead gender-balanced teams
  • Women in the UAE want sponsors or mentors at work – 29% cite lack of this as a barrier to career progression
  • Tackling exclusion is key to motivating a diverse workforce – 63% of UAE women have experienced it 
Financial reward is top motivator for women in UAE

Dubai, March 7, 2024 – Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has issued a groundbreaking report today titled Women at Work: Advancing Gender Equity in the UAE Private Sector. This comprehensive study, based on a survey of 500 women and 300 men working in the UAE private sector, offers unique insights into the motivations, challenges, and recommendations for improving gender equity in the workplace.

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International Women’s Day 2024 statement: Ms. Alisha Moopen

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International Women’s Day 2024 statement: Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare GCC

“The global workforce participation rate for women hovers slightly above 50%, in contrast to the 80% rate for men. This underscores an underlying issue: women are less likely to participate in formal employment. Traditional gender roles, societal expectations and gender wage gaps frequently restrict women’s opportunities for education and employment. While women hold the intelligence, resilience, and capability to create meaningful impact, their absence in integral spheres of the society, including economy, governance and culture undermines our growth and development.

We are lucky to be living in a country like UAE, where women are considered “partners in progress, builders of generations, mothers of martyrs, and achievers” and given equal opportunities as men to achieve their dreams.

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Real Estate

زازين بروبرتيز تكشف عن زيادة الإقبال على المساكن المستدامة والعقارات على المخطط

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زازين بروبرتيز تكشف عن زيادة الإقبال على المساكن المستدامة والعقارات على المخطط

  • شهر فبراير الماضي شهد تسجيل 6,600 معاملة بيع على المخطط بقيمة تقارب 13 مليار درهم إماراتي
  • العقارات على المخطط التي لا تتجاوز قيمتها 3 ملايين درهم إماراتي تواصل النمو في مختلف أنحاء دبي

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 07 مارس 2024: كشفت زازين بروبرتيز، الشركة الرائدة في مجال التطوير العقاري المستدام في دولة الإمارات، عن تسجيل سوق العقارات في دبي بمختلف قطاعاته 15,489 عملية بيع بقيمة تقارب 49 مليار درهم إماراتي خلال شهر فبراير الماضي[1]. وقالت دائرة الأراضي والأملاك في دبي إن 6,600 من هذه المعاملات هي عقارات على المخطط، وتعادل قيمتها 13.8 مليار درهم إماراتي[2]، مما يعزز قوة هذا القطاع لمواصلة دفع عجلة نجاح القطاع العقاري في دبي.

وشهدت معاملات البيع الإجمالية، والتي بلغت قيمتها 48,99 مليار درهم إماراتي في الشهر الماضي، انخفاضاً بنسبة 16% بالمقارنة مع شهر يناير،[3]، حيث أوضح مادهاف دهار، المؤسس المشارك والرئيس التنفيذي لشؤون العمليات في زازين بروبرتيز، أن العقارات على المخطط التي تقل قيمتها عن 3 ملايين درهم إماراتي ستواصل النمو في مختلف أنحاء الإمارة، لا سيما مع زيادة إقبال السكان على خيارات السكن معقولة التكلفة وعالية الجودة[4].

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Automibiles & Motoring

800CARGURU wins “Top Automotive Service Provider of the Year” at the Global Saga Awards 2024

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800CARGURU wins “Top Automotive Service Provider of the Year” at the Global Saga Awards 2024

[Dubai, UAE – March 4, 2024] – 800CARGURU, a leading name in automotive services, has once again solidified its position as an industry leader by clinching the prestigious “Top Automotive Service Provider of the Year” award at the Global Saga Awards 2024. The esteemed event took place at the luxurious Dusit Thani Dubai on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

The award was presented to the CEO and Founder of 800CarGuru by the renowned Bollywood veteran, Suniel Shetty, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. His presence added a touch of glamour and significance to the event, making it an unforgettable moment for all attendees.

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Business & Investments

Emirates Environmental Group celebrates partners at its 27th Annual Gala Event

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Emirates Environmental Group celebrates partners at its 27th Annual Gala Event

68 supporting organisations from the government, private and civil society sectors honored

Dubai, UAE – March 7, 2024 – The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) hosted its 27th Annual Corporate Gala Dinner on the evening of March 5th, graced by the esteemed presence and patronage of H.H. Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation Ras Al Khaimah and Member of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah’s Executive Council. Themed “Guiding Sustainability Tributaries, Foundation of a Unified Path,” the event provided a distinguished platform to honour accomplishments in environmental conservation and sustainability, showcasing EEG’s significant impact on both local and global stages.

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