Registration opens for ‘Investing in the Future’ conference

Sharjah: The organising committee of the second ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference has announced that registration is open for all participants. Taking place on October 19-20, the event is being held under the theme ‘Building the Resilience of Women and Girls in the Arab Region’. Organised by The Big Heart Foundation — a Sharjah-based […]

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Jawaher launches Dh10m fund for women

New York: The NAMA International Women Fund (NAMA Fund), an effort to empower women globally, has been launched with seed funding of Dh10 million. The fund was launched by Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Shaikha Jawaher […]

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Jawaher Al Qasimi named ‘Honorary Patron’ of EFE’s Global Women’s Inclusion Initiative

SHARJAH: Alongside the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly, Education For Employment’s (EFE) signature initiative expanding opportunities for women across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), titled the ‘Global Women’s Inclusion Initiative,’ has announced H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, UAE, Chairperson of NAMA […]

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‘Jeans for Refugees’ Announces Jawaher Al Qasimi as Patron

SHARJAH: ‘Jeans for Refugees’ (#JFR) has chosen Her Highness (HH) Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah-UAE, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, to be its project’s esteemed patron. Launched by internationally-acclaimed fashion […]

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Sharjah to Host the 2nd Edition of IIFMENA

Sharjah will host the second edition of ‘Investing in the Future’ (IFFMENA), a conference that aims to overturn negative cultural stereotypes that hinder women’s progress in the region. Taking place on October 19-20 under the theme ‘Building the Resilience of Women and Girls in the Arab Region,’ the event focuses on advocacy for Arab women […]

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Sharjah dignitaries praise women’s progress in the UAE

Sharjah: Emirati women’s achievements were praised on the occasion of UAE Women’s Day on August 28. Her Highness Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has hailed the leap forward taken by Emirati women on the road to […]

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Jawaher calls for expansion in relief work to help people affected by wars

SHARJAH: Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children and Chairperson of the Big Heart Foundation, has called for concerted efforts to help people who are affected […]

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Jawaher calls for greater investment in medical research

LONDON: Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, has said that greater investment is required in medical research for cancer and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) to enable the global community to enter a new era in NCD control. Sheikha Jawaher who is the founder and Royal Patron […]

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Jawaher Al Qasimi attends Sharjah Business Women Forum in London

LONDON: Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, wife of H.H the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and Honorary Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), has participated in the opening ceremony of the Sharjah Business Women Forum in London, UK. Organised by NAMA and held at the capital city’s […]

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