Day: 12 January 2023

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  In the media – ACCA AB Magazine – UAE driving gender diversity

  ACCA, the global body for accountants, interviewed Aurora50’s Suzanne Locke as it investigated what the new UAE board quota for PrJSCs meant for women in leadership.

  Suzanne Locke
  21st January 2025

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  SCA announces 200% growth in women on listed boards in 3 years

  The number of women on the boards of listed UAE companies has grown 200 percent since 2021, the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has announced.

  Suzanne Locke
  17th January 2025

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  The UAE’s IPOs in 2025

  IPOs mean more women on boards: the UAE’s leading IPOs in 2025 will be Etihad on ADX and Dubizzle, probably on DFM.

  Suzanne Locke
  14th January 2025

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  Celebrating 2024 with Aurora50: A year of empowerment & impact

  2024: a year filled with remarkable events and initiatives that have left a lasting impact for Aurora50.

  Suzanne Locke
  19th December 2024

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  ‘Inclusion begins at the top’: How to enable people of determination for success in the workplace

  Dr Fatma Ridene of M42 promotes the inclusion of people of determination in her team – such as typist Mariam Bint Jaber, who uses her feet to type.

  Afshan Ahmed
  18th December 2024

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  A guide to the Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination 2020-2024

  As the Abu Dhabi government begins planning the next phase of the strategy for the coming years, here’s a look at the first version and its key milestones:

  Afshan Ahmed
  18th December 2024

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  Abu Dhabi’s inclusivity goals: The People of Determination and Elderly Inclusive City Project

  The project begins with a pilot to make Yas Island an inclusive zone in 2025; Abu Dhabi plans to become a WHO-accredited age-friendly city.

  Afshan Ahmed
  18th December 2024

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  Voices of Determination: Ahmed Mehaya – ‘The UAE is very accommodating to people of determination’

  Ahmed Mehaya, Operations Manager at Proxy Medical Trading, reflects on his journey returning to work after an acquired disability and inclusive support in the UAE.

  Afshan Ahmed
  18th December 2024

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  Voices of Determination: Aarti Shah – ‘When you focus on a goal, everything starts to fall into place’

  At Aurora50’s Inclusive Workplaces Summit, public speaker and powerlifter Aarti Shah shared how her Down syndrome diagnosis never stopped her from striving for a promising future.

  Afshan Ahmed
  17th December 2024

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  Voices of Determination: Marco Giovannoli – ‘Not returning to work after my stroke wasn’t an option’

  Etihad engineer Marco Giovannoli shares his journey of stroke recovery, transitioning back to work and embracing a new approach to his profession

  Afshan Ahmed
  17th December 2024

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