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Gender Equality
Stories tagged Gender Equality
UAE Women Visa Applications Hit Record 45.5% in 2025
In 2025, women accounted for 45.5% of all UAE visa applications — up from 34.5% in 2024. Safety, economic opportunity, and government support for gender equality are turning the UAE into a top destination for female professionals, entrepreneurs, and Gen Z careerists worldwide.
6 Jan 2026
UAE Gender Gap Report 2025: UAE Tops MENA Rankings
The UAE climbed from 74th to 69th in the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2025, retaining its top spot across the MENA region. The country achieved full parliamentary gender parity and posted a 4.5% year-on-year rise in women promoted to executive roles.
15 Jun 2025
Global Women's Forum Dubai 2024: Power of Influence
The Global Women's Forum Dubai (GWFD) 2024 takes place for the third time on 26–27 November at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing together world-leading organisations and key opinion leaders to empower women and advance gender parity globally under the theme "The Power of Influence."
23 Nov 2024