Jazz, in partnership with UNDP, launched the WISE program to empower 413 women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. This initiative provides business training and fosters sustainable social enterprises, reflecting a commitment to women’s economic empowerment and social innovation.
Telenor Pakistan has initiated the 8th phase of ‘Naya Aghaaz’, a program aimed at helping women re-enter the workforce after a career break. This initiative offers a 9-month paid internship with comprehensive training and mentorship, underscoring the company’s dedication to diversity and inclusion.
Standard Chartered’s fifth cohort of the Women in Tech accelerator programme, launched in partnership with DIFC Innovation Hub, has awarded a total of USD 100,000 in equity-free seed capital to the top three female-led tech startups in the UAE.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced two initiatives at an event in Dubai to promote gender diversity in tech. “Qudwatech” offers a 12-week mentorship program for women in tech, and AWS signed an MoU with the Dubai Business Women Council for a one-year program targeting mid- to senior-level women. These initiatives underscore AWS’s commitment to advancing gender diversity in the tech industry and received support from influential figures at the event.
