Aurora50

Aurora50 creates inclusive, thriving GCC workplaces by providing DEI solutions for future-forward businesses and leaders, such as:

Aurora50 also helps organisations with their environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings, in line with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, particularly SDG 5 – gender equality.

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Aurora50's clients & partners

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) logo
Mubadala logo
Etisalat logo
FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank) logo
AD Ports Group logo
EGA (Emirates Global Aluminium) logo
Sandooq Al Watan (SAW) logo
Americana logo (square)
Tabreed logo
Mashreq Bank logo
Nasdaq logo (small)
WAHA Capital logo
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) logo
ADX (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange) logo
DFM (Dubai Financial Market) logo
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) logo
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) logo
Nasdaq Dubai logo
ReedSmith logo
LinkedIn logo

Aurora50's clients & partners

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) logo
Mubadala logo
Etisalat logo (small)
FAB (First Abu Dhabi Bank) logo
Abu Dhabi Ports logo
EGA (Emirates Global Aluminium) logo
Sandooq Al Watan (SAW) logo
Tabreed logo
Mashreq Bank logo
Nasdaq logo (small)
WAHA Capital logo
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) logo
ADX (Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange) logo
DFM (Dubai Financial Market) logo
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) logo
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) logo
Nasdaq Dubai logo
Hawkamah logo
LinkedIn logo
ReedSmith logo

What is DEI?

Diversity: Who do we represent in our workforce?

Equity: What support and opportunities do individuals need to grow?

Inclusion: How do you foster a culture where everyone feels heard, and comfortable to speak?

DEI focus illustration, table with two rows using icons: Main focus - Gender; Other focus areas: Emiratisation; nationalities; age; and people of determination.

Aurora50's DEI strategies

Every organisation has a unique pain point. 

Aurora50 builds DEI strategies customised to tackle unique challenges, through different DEI lenses and in line with the organisation’s business goals.

Our first, successful initiative was to increase the number of women on boards through the Pathway20 accelerator.

The Aurora50 pyramid of solutions

The Aurora50 pyramid of solutions, from gender balance to inclusive leadership. (From the bottom of the pyramid to the top): For the whole organisation - Table Talks: Curated group conversations to achieve your DEI strategies; For management - AIM: An in-house accelerator for high-potential women employees in your organisation; For the C-suite - Gateway: Board essentials and skills for women with little or no exposure to boards in their management role; For the boardroom - Pathway20: Accelerator for early-stage women board directors looking to expand their board portfolio

A series of curated discussions to build inclusive leaders and teams by exploring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues, tackling unconscious bias, understanding best practices and getting practical support.

Who’s it for? Whole organisations

This Accelerator for Internal Management (AIM) is a tailor-made executive leadership development course that enables participants to create a career roadmap, identify key stakeholders within the company for career progression and to convey their value proposition while better aligning with company growth objectives.

Who’s it for? High-potential women leaders and executives

Virtual workshops to help senior and mid-level women executives learn the skills required for GCC boardrooms, and to proactively map the route to their first board director appointment.

Who’s it for? Mid-level and senior women executives with little to no exposure to boards

A 12-month accelerator for early-stage female board directors with curated workshops, practical case studies & simulations and mentoring from non-executive directors (NEDs) with 10+ years of board experience, getting participants connected to 20+ boards of listed and large-scale private companies.

Who’s it for? Female C-suite (executive management) and early-stage board directors looking to expand their board portfolio

Manarat (meaning lighthouses) connects women non-executive directors (NEDs) of listed companies in the GCC.

Manarat’s women also connect with Pathway20 participants to bridge the systemic issue of a networking gap for women.

“ADNOC has an unwavering commitment in supporting females to grow, develop and excel in their careers, which is why we are proud to be an anchor partner of the Pathway20 initiative.

“We believe that gender diversity in leadership positions contributes to innovative thinking that drives competitive advantage. As we seek to contribute to our nation’s prosperity, this programme will build a pipeline of female talent in leadership positions.”

Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC LNG and chair of the ADNOC Gender Balance Committee

Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer, ADNOC LNG

Aurora50 in the media

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Bloomberg logo (black and white)
The National logo
Arabian Business logo (black and white)
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Learn how to navigate your way to the top and get insights on how to champion DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) in your organisation.