The share of women in the UAE workforce has increased

According to Amac News: The announcement of the Council of Businesswomen states that the presence of businesswomen helps to strengthen the national economy and at the same time provides innovative solutions for the society.
According to the announcement, the number of businesswomen and their economic contributions with the support of the government and society has steadily increased in recent years and has increased the status of the United Arab Emirates as a leading destination for women's empowerment and entrepreneurship in the business sector.
According to a report published by the UAE Businesswomen Council, the share of women in the workforce will increase to 34.6% in 2024, up from 32.5% in 2023.
The report showed that businesswomen make up 18% of all entrepreneurs in the UAE, with 77.6% of women-owned businesses being led by women under the age of forty, indicating their important role in strengthening the national economy.
In this report, it is also mentioned that 48.8% of these women hold executive director positions and 61.4% of them are sole proprietors of their own businesses, which indicates a significant increase in women's entrepreneurship in the country.
The report also revealed that more than 2,000 new businesses were created by Emirati businesswomen in the first half of this year, representing almost 22% of all new businesses registered in the UAE during the same period.
In terms of innovation and cutting-edge technology, a group of businesswomen have launched an innovative digital platform that provides consulting and financing services for women-led projects, using artificial intelligence to analyze data and provide recommendations. does
In addition, a new smart app has been introduced by a group of businesswomen to help manage small and medium enterprises, providing comprehensive solutions for digital marketing and human resource management.
The report confirms that women entrepreneurs continue to excel in launching innovative projects in the field of renewable energy and environmental sustainability.
Notably, these projects include generating solar energy from residential and commercial rooftops, creating a startup specializing in remote healthcare services using virtual reality technology with an investment of 200 million dirhams, and launching a trading platform. It is electronic that connects local artisans and designers. A global market that achieved a revenue of more than 150 million dirhams in the first year.