How the UAE is Setting the Benchmark for Women Entrepreneurs

In 2024, the UAE is emerging as a leader for women entrepreneurs, with 50% of startups now led by female founders across key industries

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Government initiatives, like the UAE Gender Balance Council, launched in 2015, provide funding and mentorship for women-owned businesses

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In 2023, the UAE invested over $1.5 billion in programs aimed at empowering women in business, showing its strong commitment to gender equality

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Dubai’s business-friendly policies, along with initiatives like SheTrades, help women access global markets and grow their enterprises successfully

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With women entrepreneurs contributing nearly 20% to the UAE’s GDP, the region continues to set a global benchmark for gender equality in business

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