EGA’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is focusing on the pillars of gender and Emiratisation in its DEI efforts.
A50 Pathway20
Pathway20 is Aurora50’s board accelerator training programme for women. With 1:1 mentorship from regional board directors and bespoke coaching, it is unique to the Middle East. Find out more at https://aurora50.com/pathway20/.
Alumni news: EGA’s Iman Al Qasim joins Aramex & TAQA boards
Iman Al Qasim, who graduated from Aurora50’s Pathway20 accelerator in 2021, has become a non-executive, independent director of TAQA, the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company.
Imposter syndrome: Why ‘presenting positive’ doesn’t work
Presenting positive – smiling through your struggles – is a clear sign of imposter syndrome, says Aurora50 coaching partner Hilary Rowe.
The UAE’s 2023 IPO listings 📈
IPOs mean more women for boards: here are some of the biggest in the UAE in 2023, starting with ADNOC Gas.
Your board bio: Storytelling to connect the dots
A board bio is a one-page summary that tells a story about you, writes Dr Rony Touma of executive and board search firm Spencer Stuart.
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Fatima Al Hammadi: ‘Don’t under-invest in developing yourself’
The COO of AD Ports Group’s Kezad on a busy two years in which she took on her new job and a trustee board seat.
EU passes 33% quota for women on boards
Women must fill one-third of all EU board director posts or at least 40 percent of non-executive director posts under a new EU-wide directive.
The UAE’s 2022 IPO mega-listings 📈
IPOs mean more women for boards: here are some of the biggest in the UAE this year, from AD Ports Group to Borouge to DEWA.
ESG: A journey that starts with strategy, not reporting 🍃
When it comes to Environmental, Social and Governance, MENA stock exchanges are becoming key promoters, says Deloitte Middle East’s Franck Van Dellen Ramon.
From boardroom diversity to DEI: Aurora50 spreads its wings
Aurora50 expanded its remit this year beyond gender balance in the boardroom, to look at wider equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Diana Wilde explains why.
