Women’s Entrepreneurship Takes a More Strategic Role in the UAE’s New Economy
Women’s Entrepreneurship Takes a More Strategic Role in the UAE’s New Economy Women entrepreneurs are becoming an increasingly important part of the
UAE Expands Pathways for Women to Enter International Boardrooms The UAE’s approach to women’s leadership is increasingly moving beyond domestic representation toward global influence. One example is the Women on International Boards Programme, organised by the Dubai Women Establishment in collaboration with the UK-based Institute of Directors. The programme is designed to equip Emirati women leaders with the governance expertise and leadership capabilities required to serve on local and international boards. Its curriculum covers areas including corporate governance, finance, strategy and risk management, while also exposing participants to broader international perspectives. The initiative reflects an important evolution in leadership development. Serving on a board requires a different set of capabilities from managing a department …
