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Shadia Bseiso, Arab world’s first woman to sign with WWE, tells her story
In a business with so much history, with so much diversity, it’s hard these days to find a true first in professional wrestling. Dubai-based ... Sports -
The Arab world has just got its first female pastor, meet Rola Sleiman
The Arabic word for “clergy” literally translates into “men of religion.” But this notion seems to be changing as the Arab ... Features -
Life lessons from Dame Zaha Hadid
Hadid - like many architects, women and professionals - went through life hearing a lot of “no’s,” but she never stopped... Middle East -
Gulf women’s political and economic rise highlighted during lit festival
Women in the Gulf have been steadily climbing into more political and economic posts, among other fields, in recent years Emirates Literature Festival 2016 -
Arab women in boardrooms – what gets in the way?
From politics to the boardroom, the participation of women in the region trails well below the international average. Middle East -
Jordanian self-defense trainer helps empower women
Acknowledged by U.S. President Barack Obama as a “leader of social change,” Jordanian Lina Khalifeh has gained high praise across the ... Blogs -
Arab Women in science – where are they heading?
In the Middle East, more women enrol in degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related subjects than men, a study by The ... Middle East -
From talk show hosts to MPs, Middle Eastern women make their mark
From Iraq’s Zainab Salbi to Jordan’s Haifa Najjar, a lot of Arab women made it big in their fields this year Blogs -
Have Arab women broken any barriers in 2015?
Women’s rights are still lacking – the region cannot expect society to change and be more open until legislative changes are made Middle East -
What women in the Arab world should know about breast cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness month is coming to an end, Al Arabiya News is sharing five things women should know about the disease Variety -
Against the odds: Bahraini woman bodybuilder eyes Portugal
The sky’s the limit for Bahraini woman bodybuilder who ranked sixth in a Dubai competition Features -
Get inspired: 10 stylish Arab fashionistas to follow on Instagram
There’s a new breed of style stars ruling the Arab world Fashion and beauty -
Meet Zaha Hadid, the world’s ‘most famous’ female architect
Do an internet search for Zaha Hadid, and you will find an endless stream of information about the Iraqi-British architect PROFILES -
Palestinian, Israeli protest marks Women’s Day
Although the protestors made several attempts to meet midway, Israeli authorities forbade them from doing so Features -
The state of Arab women is better than we like to admit
There is nothing more patronizing than being told that women aren’t able to perform to the best of their potential Middle East -
Egypt minister Ghada Wali wants to make a difference for Arab women
Wali, who has more than 23 years of experience in integrated development management, was named minister last year Features -
Al Arabiya News marks International Women’s Day with special coverage
The coverage is set to highlight the Middle East’s most pressing issues on the status of women in the region Inside the Newsroom -
Gamer, mother, advocate: Meet the woman taking the tech industry by storm
Reine Abbas has been recognized by several awards, and Inc.com considers her among the five most important women in gaming PROFILES -
Lebanon’s Joumana Haddad: A risqué writer who ‘loves to be hated’
While she fights for women’s rights, she is a feminine feminist PROFILES -
‘Not behind, NEXT to every great man is a great woman,’ say Arab women
Arab women leaders hold special session during the UAE Government Summit in Dubai Features -
Why the U.N. doesn’t fully cater to Arab women
At the core of gender inequality in the region is a male-led system that simply doesn’t cater to women Middle East -
Can TV shows end domestic violence in Palestine?
In a warzone, rebuilding psychological bridges and societal ties is just as important as rebuilding through the rubble Middle East -
Salma Hayek wants Arab women in Hollywood
Hayek: Hollywood does not pay attention to Arab women because they tend to hide from the world Entertainment -
What makes 2014 a powerful year for Arab women
The message 2014 gave to women is clear: change is coming, but like many things changing in the Middle East, nothing is changing fast enough Middle East -
Princess Ameerah: It’s tough being in the public eye
Saudi Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel’s stance on women’s rights saw her thrust into the limelight – bringing with it some ‘threatening’ feedback Variety -
Forbes picks top 200 most powerful Arab women
The top prize, the 2014 Arab Women Leaders Award, went to the UAE’s Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Economy -
Queen Rania urges education for Arab women
Jordan’s queen also told the Women in the World Summit that misinterpretation of religion is part of what holds women back Middle East -
Poll: Women’s discrimination high in North Africa
North African women were much more likely to report discrimination by police and in the court system Variety -
Foreign Policy lists two Arab women as ‘leading global thinkers’
Saudi film director and UAE media executive make top 100 list Variety -
Egypt worst Arab country for women: survey
Sexual harassment, high rates of female genital cutting and a surge in violence and Islamist feeling after the Arab Spring uprisings have made Egypt ... Middle East
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