Women Leaders

Véronique Courtois, the CEO of French beauty brand Guerlain, feels a sense of responsibility for her future female successors.

PepsiCo's US$18.2 million partnership with CARE International's She Feeds the World (SFtW) program, powered by the PepsiCo Foundation, aims for an integrative approach to sustainable food systems by putting women empowerment at the heart of its program.

As a "new age" woman, in pursuing our dreams, we find excitement, in striking a balance, we find satisfaction, and in relishing the simplest things, we find joy.

Launched at the beginning of 2022, the #2022FemaleAngels movement aims to inspire and identify 2,022 female angel investors for the MENA region by the end of the year to help diversify the early-stage investment landscape.

While the COVID-19 pandemic challenged us all over the past two years, it also illuminated the tremendous potential for technology to support the participation of women in the workforce who might otherwise have been excluded or actively opted out.

"By seeding innovation into the very fabric of the UAE and creating an ecosystem that can identify, support, and nurture innovations, the UAE continues to push the boundaries of progress."

Envisioned as an innovation hub that will support Jordanian startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurial individuals in the tourism and hospitality sectors, Nazzal hopes to attain two primary goals with Landmark 2.0

In the upcoming edition of Against All Odds, the Entrepreneur Middle East Live series of conversations with enterprising women, HRH Princess Lamia will share the lessons she has learned by dedicating her work to speaking up for and helping the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

There are several reasons why women in leadership roles, both as clients as well as service providers is beneficial, but when it comes to the bottom line, the simple fact remains, that diversity among leadership is better for business.

"I am extremely proud to represent a country that embraces gender equality and empowers women to thrive and succeed in their chosen path."

"As two entrepreneurs and founders of a social tech platform, we acknowledge that women in the UAE are at the center of a regional hub with endless opportunities to grow an online business. That being said, female-owned businesses are still in the huge minority."

Women bring a different perspective and experience to the table. Their approach and understanding of business are fundamental to the creation and success of high-performance workplaces.

"I didn't think my business was ever managed badly, but it's definitely managed a whole lot better now. But more than anything, I will be happier. More balanced, less stressed, and more appreciative of what really matters."

While the road to gender equality is still being paved, women around the world stand united against inequality, whether in the workplace or at home.

In honor of International Women's Day, we're celebrating the women who've had a huge impact on the feminist movement.

Held under the Flow Talks banner, the free-to-attend, open-to-all event showcases successful women as shining examples of society, who have the passion, dedication, and perseverance to push themselves to the limit and succeed in their chosen craft and personal advocacies.

Insights from the latest installment of Entrepreneur Middle East Round Table, presented by du.

The du Women Council explains why (and how) the platform is diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The former Prime Minister of Australia spoke at the RiiSE Conference: Achieving Women Forum 2019 on her insatiable ambition for the creation of a more equitable landscape for women and men.

Hala Badri is uninhibited about her drive and dedication for the UAE, with her happily paying credit to the nation for having enabled all of what she has achieved so far.

The ability to express oneself strongly is not restricted to one gender, but women are more likely to be criticized for it– and the criticism is potentially couched in more negative terms.