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PwC Middle East survey-Women returners in MENA

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Women returning to the workforce after a career break could contribute US$385 billion to MENA region, highlights latest
PwC Middle East survey

  • PwC Middle East’s survey on women returning to the workforce following a career break  shows nearly half of working women in the MENA region have taken a career break, with over 68% taking them at experienced levels and above.
  • Returning women represent an economic force to be reckoned with – they contribute around US$385bn of GDP across the nine MENA countries surveyed.
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Exclusive Interview with Shilpa Shetty VP – Private Client, The Continental Group on the International Women’s Day

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1. Women’s Day has taken different meanings in recent years. How would you define it? 

To me, Women’s Day is a moment to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political impact of women on society. The heightened awareness in recent years has brought women’s achievements to the fore, substantiating that they can equal and exceed men across all walks of life. Women’s Day is an opportunity to update the registry of women’s continued achievements, discuss prevailing gender biases at home and work, and strive for a future brighter than the past. 

Shilpa Shetty, VP – Private Client, The Continental Group

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Arab International Women’s Forum appoints Dr Lamya Fawwaz to Board of Directors

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Arab International Women’s Forum appoints Dr Lamya Fawwaz to Board of Directors

  • Lamya Fawwaz joins the Board of the Arab International Women’s Forum, creating considerable impact in 2024 and beyond, supporting women and young leaders across climate action, sustainability, and energy innovation.

Dr Lamya Fawwaz is the Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives at Masdar, director of the Zayed Sustainability Prize and program director of the UAE-led Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative, an institutional partner of AIWF since 2021.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8 March 2024: The Board of the Arab International Women’s Forum is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lamya Fawwaz to the Board of the Arab International Women’s Forum.

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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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