Business News

UAE-Malaysia Roundtable: "Women can be a force to be reckoned with in the business community"
Women entrepreneurs can be formidable global players in the 21st century
Amy Guillotte - December 8, 2011
Strong women build strong economies
The case for women's rights around the world adds up in dollars and cents (and yen, renminbi, and pesos).
Amy Guillotte - December 5, 2011
Five Things Every Woman Entrepreneur Should Know
The top 5 things women need to know about starting a business.
Amy Guillotte - November 18, 2011
ManpowerGroup Advocates For Unlocking Potential of Women And Youth in the Middle East
"As the Middle East is evolving rapidly, a new future is emerging with women as a vital contributor to the region's future," Arkless said.
RachelForst - October 25, 2011
Cartier Women's Initiative Awards 2011 Laureate: Rana El Chemaitelly from Lebanon
Rana El Chemaitelly, a Lebanese mechanical engineer and university instructor, is one of the 2011 Laureates for the prestigious Cartier Women's Initiative Awards.
Amy Guillotte - October 17, 2011
Middle East North Africa: High-level Women's Business Forum meeting
The OECD hosted a Policies and Services to Support Women’s Entrepreneurship Development in the MENA Region Conference in Paris from 27-28 September 2011.
Amy Guillotte - September 30, 2011
World Bank: Gender equality boosts economy
World Bank report finds that better opportunities for women increase productivity.
Amy Guillotte - September 23, 2011
World Bank's flagship report makes case for investment in women
World development report urges gender equality on economic and development grounds but also identifies 'sticky' issues
Amy Guillotte - September 19, 2011
Women participation in FNC elections encouraged
Women in the UAE urged to actively participate in Federal National Council Elections.
Amy Guillotte - September 19, 2011
BankMuscat charity fair to back women entrepreneurs
"Home-grown small businesses of Omani women entrepreneurs received a major boost at a charity fair organised by BankMuscat as part of the Ramadhan activities."
RachelForst - September 1, 2011