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.
The event featured a “Women of the Future” segment, highlighting 10 promising startups led by women entrepreneurs.
The “Build By Her” hackathon series empowers women in Pakistan’s STEM fields, supporting women-led startups through mentorship and skill-building. The latest event saw innovative projects pitch for seed funding, highlighting the potential of women entrepreneurs to drive economic growth and technological progress across Pakistan.
Dawn Kubicek has been appointed as Google’s Women Techmaker Ambassador for the Middle East, chosen from thousands of applicants. In her role, she will empower women in the tech industry through events and community initiatives, leveraging her 23 years of expertise in SEO and digital marketing to support their growth.
The PTCL Group showcased two talented women entrepreneurs from the Ba-Ikhtiar program at Expand North Star. Farhat ul Ain and Marrium Hussain, former local embroidery artists, have transformed into tech-enabled entrepreneurs through the program, highlighting their inspiring journeys and the initiative’s role in empowering women in digital entrepreneurship.
Juhayna Food Industries has partnered with RoboGarden Egypt to enhance youth training during the ‘She Can’ Summit. The collaboration, through the ‘Learn to Earn’ program, aims to empower graduates by providing programming certification opportunities, addressing the skills gap in the job market, and boosting economic growth.
Visa, in partnership with Bahrain Islamic Bank, launches the second She’s Next program in Bahrain to empower women entrepreneurs with grants and resources, aiming to enhance their business growth and digital presence.
Bahrain Network (BNET) has launched initiatives to enhance job welfare and mental health, particularly for female employees. The measures include designated parking, a drop-off service, and a “Pink Room” for working mothers. These efforts aim to create a supportive and inclusive work environment.
