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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
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
Entrepreneurs

Globalized Growth: The UAE and GCC’s Pivotal Role in Borderless Trade and Investment

With a global footprint spanning 58 cities and 27 markets, and a diverse team of more than 3,000 professionals supporting 65,000 client entities, the Ascentium network offers businesses a valuable opportunity to scale operations internationally, with specialized cross-border compliance, offshore banking, fiduciary and trust services ensuring full adherence to the regulations of individual countries or jurisdictions.
By George Hojeige
Entrepreneurs

AI Is Influencing How Wealth Is Created. Anna Namit Believes the Future of Wealth Will Be Written in Both Brushstrokes and Code

After more than 25 years advising collectors and investing across the global art market, art advisor and investor Anna Namit believes the future of wealth will be shaped by both innovation and timeless value. “Many entrepreneurs feel they are living through one of the most significant periods of wealth creation in modern history,” Namit says. […]
By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff