The UAE – We’re All about Women Empowerment
The UAE government has taken countless initiatives to bridge the gender gap so that women can contribute and excel in their careers. The following are a few definitive examples of how the UAE is certainly the torch-bearer of women empowerment:
Among the Gulf Co-operation Council region, the UAE takes the lead with various ongoing initiatives for women rights and equality, an example of which is the Gender Balance Council established in 2015.
The UAE enforces strict equal pay legislation in the workplace.
All joint stock companies are required to have women on their management boards.
As per the latest UN Human Development Report, labor force participation among men and women was 92 percent and 46 percent respectively, while the estimated gross national income for females was less than one-third that of males.
With the creation of the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) in 2002, women participation in the economy has been thriving, further bridging the gap between males and females contributing to various sectors in business, and also as entrepreneurs.
When it comes to giving equal opportunities to women and supporting their entrepreneur skills and business aptitudes, the UAE certainly stands as the champion.
