Nissan Middle East commits to promoting female inclusion

Nissan Middle East has reinforced its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace with a pledge to increase the percentage of women in leadership positions to 30 percent by 2025.

This commitment was marked by the signing of the SDG5 pledge to accelerate gender balance in the UAE private sector at an event organized by the UAE Gender Balance Council.

The SDG5 pledge to accelerate gender balance in the UAE’s private sector aims to increase the percentage of women in leadership positions to 30% by 2025, ensuring their full and effective participation in decision-making at the highest levels. The pledge, formulated by the UAE Gender Balance Committee, is in line with the fifth goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG5) on gender equality, which is to “achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”.

active role

Thierry Sabbagh, President of Infiniti Middle East Nissan Saudi Arabia and Managing Director of Nissan Middle East, signed the pledge on behalf of Nissan Middle East, saying: “Globally, Nissan has long played an active role in challenging the status quo and supporting the advancement of women in the automotive industry. The UAE has been home to Nissan’s regional headquarters for 30 years and we are proud to support the country’s leadership as they continue to make gender balance a national priority. Sign the ‘SDG 5 Commitment to Promote Gender Balance in the UAE Private Sector’ Reaffirms our commitment to public-private partnerships in the region, while advancing our DEI work as we move toward a more equitable and diverse automotive industry.”

With a strong focus on DEI across the organization, including its supplier base and dealer network, Nissan continues to ensure equal representation of all and supports diversity in the Middle East through various methods, including training, increased maternity leave and accompanying maternity leave, and helping new mothers return to work through transition counseling.

“True progress on gender equality can only come through action, and at Nissan Middle East we strive to lead by example. This commitment reflects our goal to create a fairer environment for a diverse and inclusive workforce, where every employee has a role to play.” own unique talents and perspectives. Effective allies—on an organizational and personal level—are critical to empowering our female colleagues, increasing their representation in decision-making roles, and creating more opportunities to help them succeed in their careers. Progressing and reaching your full potential is critical,” Sabbagh continued.

double the female workforce

As a testament to its efforts, Nissan doubled the number of women in its workforce in its Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region between 2019 and 2022. By fostering a culture of gender equality, Nissan continues to set an example for the automotive industry, driving positive change and inspiring others to follow.

Following the signing of the pledge, Nissan joined Mona Al Marri, Director General of the Dubai Government Media Office, and members of the UAE Gender Balance Council for a roundtable discussion on key topics related to gender equality. The dialogue shed light on the UAE’s policy gaps and opportunities around gender balance, the skills needed to achieve the UAE’s economic goals, and strategies to advance public-private partnerships to realize the UAE’s vision.

SDG5’s commitment to accelerate gender balance in the UAE’s private sector is built on four key pillars of equal pay and fair pay, gender-equitable recruitment and promotion, gender mainstreaming in policies and programmes, and transparency through data sharing. Participating organizations commit to conducting regular gender pay gap analyses, implementing policies that support a strong work-life balance, ensuring equal opportunity, and providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all. — trade arab news agency