Links and Resources
Synergistic Organizations & Smart Resources – General
Enterprising Women exhibit
GloWork
An E-portal career gateway for females across the GCC region
MENA Businesswomen’s Network
The goal of this partnership is to build a network of businesswomen in MENA in order to increase the number of women in business and the value of their businesses, to advance the role of women in society, and to promote a regional culture of women’s entrepreneurship.
MENA Businesswomen’s Network Home page
Others
Centered Leadership: How Talented Women Thrive
Wisdom in Action
Inspiring women worldwide. Developing, empowering and connecting leaders with feminine, authentic and global vision (that inspires and guides communities, corporations, supranational institutions and entrepreneurship worldwide). Learn more about the Women’s International Networking conference
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is dedicated to advancing the success of certified women’s business enterprises, government agencies and corporate members in partnership with its affiliated women’s business organizations.
Learn more about the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Women & Travel
The World At Her Feet: Middle East travel group for women only
Adventure Club based in UAE with global trips
Young Women Leaders Guide to Small Business and Employment
An article further explaining the guide and the program behind it: Gulf Women Empowered by LAU Young Women Leaders Program
Synergistic Organizations & Smart Resources – Saudi Arabia
American Bedu
A blog written by a woman and former American diplomat living in Saudi Arabia addressing current issues in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Read more about American Bedu
Businesswomen in Saudi Arabia: Characteristics, Challenges, and Aspirations in a Regional Context
A report published as a joint publication by the Monitor Group and Al-Sayedah Khadijah Bint Khuwailid Businesswomen Center at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Saudi Women and Empowerment
General notices about events & conferences
Report in English: PDF
Report in Arabic: PDF
Saudi Professional Women’s Network
Synergistic Organizations & Smart Resources – UAE
Dubai Establishment for Women Development (DEWD)
http://www.thedubailife.com/home/news/news-sports/dubai-establishment-for-women-development-launched
Emirates Woman of the Year Award
The Emirates Woman of the Year Award seeks to encourage the country’s women to play a part in its corporate affairs and to recognize and appreciate the women who have been successful in their careers and businesses. Please visit them here
The Entrepreneur Search and TV Show in UAE
The Entrepreneur Search and TV Show seeks to find aspiring entrepreneurs and make their dream ventures come true. The Entrepreneur Search is a new reality TV show welcomes a new genre of entrepreneurs in the UAE with impactful ideas and exceptional drive. For more information, visit the website here
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Student Career Planning System
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Student Career Planning System provides education and career planning resources. For example, students are trained to conduct two online assessments and several exercises to assess and discover their personal interests, personality, and values. For more information please visit them here
Gulf Entrepreneurs – Sites We Like
Yatooq Arabic Coffee – made fast and delicious.
Visit Yatooq Arabic Coffee Here
Books
Domains of Influence: Arab Women Business Leaders in a New Economy by Jacqueline Hassink
See an interview with the author on YouTube
Beyond Tribalism: Managing identities in a Diverse World by Celia de Anca
Modern Arab Women by Judith Hornok
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