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2025 Best Companies for Women in Gulf announced

  • 42% of all hires in best companies are women
  • Women’s representation is at 33% in GCC

Dubai, UAE – September 15, 2025: Avtar Group, leading workplace culture consulting and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, announced the second Edition of Avtar & Seramount Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) list. BCWG is an influential benchmarking initiative spotlighting organization across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region that excel in fostering gender diversity and inclusive workplace policies.  The announcement was made at the Best of Best (BOB) Conference held today in Dubai.

The 2025 BOB – Gulf Conference saw an active participation from the companies in the region with speakers including Al Shirawi Facilities Management LLC, Diversey- A Solenis Company, DKHOON AL EMIRATIA, Finastra UK Limited, Ingram Micro Company, KONE MIDDLE EAST LLC amongst others.

The 2025 BCWG study unveiled the Top 10 companies and other Best Companies in the Gulf region that are leading the change in creating inclusive work environments for women. Companies were evaluated on parameters including:

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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi inaugurates second day of IGCF 2025 with global experts in technology, education, and medicine

  • Tariq Saeed Allay: “The most important tool we have is communication, which unifies efforts and turns ideas into collective achievements.”
  • Professor Oussama Khatib: “The internet has let us see and hear each other. Now robotics is allowing us to touch and feel remotely, to work in dangerous places without being there.”
  • Hillary Yip: “Technology can open doors, but what makes the difference is the human connection. Education must put humans first in a tech-driven world.”
  • Dr. Karan Rajan: “One video can reach millions. Even if just a handful take the advice to change their diet, or check for cancer early, it can save lives. That is the power of digital communication.”
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Ruler of Sharjah inaugurates the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum

Sharjah, September 10, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum this morning, Wednesday, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council. The two-day event, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) at Expo Centre Sharjah, is hosting more than 237 speakers from around the world under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life.”

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah

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PIRELLI WINS INTERNATIONAL ‘COMPASSO D’ORO’ PRIZE

For the very first time, a tyre – the Pirelli P Zero E – has scooped one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, recognising its innovation and technological excellence

Milan, September 5, 2025 – Pirelli has been given the ADI International Compasso d’Oro Award, one of the most recognised prizes in the field of industrial design, which was established in 1954. Thanks to its innovative technological features, the Pirelli P Zero E is the first tyre ever to receive this prize, specifically in the Design for Mobility category. The ceremony took place during a special international edition of the Compasso d’Oro Awards, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

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Grandiose Launches the AI-Powered Chef “GrandChef” for Smarter Recipes and Shopping

  • Innovative AI recipes assistant, supported by Microsoft, marks a milestone in Grandiose’s digital transformation and highlights its commitment to innovation and customer experience

Dubai, UAE – September 10, 2025: Grandiose, a premier quality food and grocery retailer in the UAE with nearly 50 stores and part of the Ghassan Aboud Holding, supported by Microsoft technology, today announced the launch of GrandChef, an AI-powered chef designed to help customers build their carts smarter based on recipes, dietary preferences, and cooking inspirations. Currently rolling out in the newest versions of the Grandiose Android and iOS apps, this pilot marks Grandiose’s first AI-powered initiative and a defining milestone in its digital transformation journey.

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