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Emirati Women’s Day 2026: How the UAE Is Reframing the Gender Equality Debate Beyond The ‘Men vs. Women’ Discourse

For the first time in the 11 years since Emirati Women’s Day was first celebrated, the annual event will span an entire month in 2026. This year’s theme —“Together, We Rise Stronger and Better”— puts the spotlight on the lasting partnerships and workplace policies that support and empower women in both their personal and professional lives. Four Emirati business leaders unpack how these elements go beyond the annual event to create a gender equity blueprint that has bolstered the UAE’s growth and innovation.
By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed
Entrepreneurs

The Borderless Age: Why AI Wil Become the World’s New Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond productivity tools to become the infrastructure connecting businesses, governments, financial systems, and people across borders. Yahia Alhami explores how AI agents, satellite connectivity, digital identity, fintech, and integrated public services will shape the Borderless Age—and why trust, leadership, and responsible governance will determine who succeeds.
Business News

Influence With Intention: Inside Rouhana El Hage’s Mission to Build a More Meaningful Creator Economy

An innate love for filmmaking and creating impact-oriented art led Rouhana El Hage to the US$252+ billion creator economy and, later, into MENA-based creator collaboration tech platform, Halo AI. Having been promoted as the firm’s Associate Partner, El Hage shares why content creators (especially micro creators) hold the power to create meaningful change across audiences.
By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed