Dubai Women’s Agency launches more ‘Women in International Boards’ program

DUBAI: Dubai Women’s Institute today announced the launch of ‘Women in International Boards’ in partnership with the London Institute of Directors.

It was honored by Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, wife of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Gender Balance Council and Chairman of Dubai Women’s Institution, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in the Presidency sponsorship of.

Designed for professional leaders, the program will take place in London from 30 May to 5 June. It aims to equip participants with an understanding of the key competencies required to be effective directors and to equip and empower women leaders in government, semi-government and private sectors with the skills needed to achieve influential leadership and effective management.

The program will incorporate a variety of fundamental themes regarding the key responsibilities and roles assigned to board members, as well as the best strategies for delivering best practice in the boardroom. One of the program’s key strengths is that leaders design it and encourage peer learning to help participants connect and benefit from real-life situations, while taking advantage of opportunities to improve their competencies in administrative planning, effective communication, team building skills and management .

The program is carried out within the framework of the implementation of the Dubai Women’s Institute Strategic Plan 2023-2027, which includes groundbreaking initiatives and projects aimed at realizing the vision contained in the strategy, partnering with renowned international universities and institutions to empower women to lead are qualified and empowered.

This also reflects Sheikha Manal’s directive to commit to providing and empowering local and international women, within the framework of the UAE’s commitment to strengthening the role of Emirati women in shaping the socio-economic future of the UAE by proposing and adopting effective policies and innovative initiatives. Support the UAE.

Al Marri confirmed that the various excellent programs launched by the agency have provided new opportunities for female members and participants to broaden their career horizons, thereby contributing to the realization of the Dubai Women’s Institute’s strategic plan for 2023-2027. She said: “The Women in International Boards program provides UAE women leaders with the skills to qualify them for election to the boards of local and international institutions, as women’s representation at board and decision-making levels is integral to boosting the international and national economy. develop.”

The program is designed according to the highest international standards and practice, incorporating a variety of important topics learned and mastered by Board members. This is in line with the directives of the Dubai Government to increase the number of female employees in various disciplines in the labor market and improve the government job system to enhance the UAE’s regional and global competitiveness.

Sultana Saif said the program aims to enhance participants’ capabilities in strategy formulation, organizational structure, planning processes and corporate governance, while conducting effective analysis to reveal areas of strategic opportunity or threats and developing strategies to improve board effectiveness. She highlighted Dubai The women’s agency is keen to deliver advanced programs suitable for women leaders in the Dubai Government, adding that this is in line with the Dubai Government’s directive to increase qualified human capital in the labor market while enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness. Dubai and UAE on a global scale.