• Third edition of She’s Next by Visa features several streams rolled out over several months to support women entrepreneurs in publishing, fashion, food and more

—  Live now: first stream in partnership with PublisHer – UAE-based women publishers are invited to apply for a grant worth USD50,000, a tailored training program and access to She’s Next Club networking and mentoring opportunities; application deadline 1 October 2024. Click here to learn more.

•  As part of the initiative, Visa’s ‘Women SMB Digitalization Index’ for the UAE finds:
  • 36% of women entrepreneurs in the UAE see access to capital as a major barrier to business growth
  • More than half of respondents (51%) aspire to explore new markets or industries to expand the business.
  • Nearly half of surveyed women-owned businesses (46%) want to enhance the range of products they offer.
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Dubai, UAE, 28 August 2024: Visa, a world leader in digital payments, announced the launch of the third edition of She’s Next in the UAE, in partnership with PublisHer, the international organization aiming to address entrenched gender imbalances and drive a worldwide agenda for change within the global publishing industry.

Sharjah, August 28, 2024,

With each new edition, the significance of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) and its vision continues to grow, attracting an ever-expanding network of influential partners committed to driving meaningful change.

The 13th edition, set for September 4-5 at Expo Centre Sharjah, will unite over 40 leading local, regional, and global entities under the theme ‘Agile Governments… Innovative Communication.’ Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the forum brings together experts, decision-makers, and leaders to collaborate and exchange insights and global best practices, empowering governments and organisations to master the art of communication in a rapidly evolving world.