Ooredoo has appointed Asma Al Thani as its Brand Ambassador, aligning with the company’s vision of pushing boundaries and connecting communities. Asma, aiming to be the first Arab to conquer the Explorers Grand Slam and all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks, will collaborate with Ooredoo on digital initiatives.
The 9th edition of Women Tech Quest (WTQ) held in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore inspired women to lead in Pakistan’s IT and e-commerce sectors. The event featured competitions, keynote speeches, and discussions on leadership, digital transformation, and financial empowerment. Winners were recognized in testing, design, and coding categories.
The DXB Female Founders event series, sponsored by Google Cloud, aims to empower women entrepreneurs in the UAE. Hosted at Google Cloud’s Dubai office, the series offers workshops, expert sessions, and mentorship to support women in scaling their businesses and achieving success in a competitive landscape.
Dialog Axiata PLC has joined the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), reaffirming its commitment to gender equality and inclusion. By signing the WEPs, Dialog aims to empower women in the workplace and community, ensuring fair treatment, promoting leadership, and advancing DEI principles across Sri Lanka.
Experts in Dhaka emphasized the need for digital literacy and STEM training to enhance job market readiness for young women. A study revealed barriers to technical training and skill mismatches, recommending sector-specific courses and apprenticeships to bridge gaps. Key leaders stressed the importance of fostering entrepreneurship and inclusive skill development.
Orange Jordan sponsored the first-ever “SHEHacks” competition, empowering women in cybersecurity. Organized by Green Circle, the event trained participants in coding, hacking, and cyberattack response. Teams from Amman Arab University and other institutions excelled, showcasing Jordan’s potential to strengthen its cybersecurity workforce and promote women in tech.
Zain KSA has launched the fourth edition of its ‘Women in Tech’ program, in partnership with Huawei, Nokia, Princess Nourah University, and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). The program focuses on enhancing women’s participation in the ICT sector, offering specialized training and opportunities in STEM fields.
Standard Chartered Bank hosted a panel discussion on Bahraini Women’s Day, bringing together participants from the “Women in Tech” program. The event highlighted women entrepreneurs’ use of digital solutions, discussed challenges like financing, and explored emerging technologies, while celebrating the contributions of Bahraini women to the nation’s progress.
eTrade for Women is hosting its inaugural South Asia masterclass in New Delhi, empowering 25 female digital entrepreneurs from six countries. The event will tackle key challenges like access to capital and gender bias, offering insights, networking, and policy dialogue to support the growth of women-led digital businesses.
eTrade for Women is expanding its efforts in South Asia with a masterclass focused on empowering women-led digital businesses. The event, held in New Delhi, will bring together 25 female entrepreneurs from across the region to gain insights, skills, and networking opportunities to help grow their businesses.
