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With a boom in support groups for women entrepreneurs and increased funding for new companies, there have never been greater entrepreneurial prospects for women to start-up business in the UAE now than ever before. According to the latest study from various data resources, figures illustrate that Women make up about 70 per cent of UAE graduates and 44 percent of the overall workforce. This is why women are vital to the economic future of the UAE. Some reasons why women entrepreneurs should consider the UAE to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams are listed below.
The Dubai Businesswomen Council (DBWC) is a non-profit organisation that offers information, training, and support to help UAE-based businesswomen pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Another long-running project i.e., The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), hosts an annual Women Leadership Exchange Program to provide input on long-term leadership strategies and provide excellent networking opportunities.
A business environment that promotes gender equality
It acknowledges greater equality between men and women than any other country in the MENA region. The corporate system in UAE is dedicated to promoting equality in the business world. Gender equality is one of the proclaimed development goals of the UAE government, Aim is to make it one of the top 25 countries in the world to achieve gender equality by 2021.
Options for Women Returning to Work After Childbirth
Companies in the UAE are creating technology-based solutions to make it easier for women to return to work after having a child. This way UAE's economy has benefited from creating an inclusive work atmosphere that accommodates all, regardless of life obligations, and has inspired more women to start businesses.Also read more about: Top Five Profitable Business Setups to Start in Dubai!
