The ‘Pearl Quest’ competition, organized by the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), has successfully concluded, celebrating women-led startups in Sharjah. The grand finale highlighted the achievements of various female entrepreneurs, showcasing their innovative ideas and business models. Credit: WAM During the event, participants received recognition and support for their entrepreneurial efforts. The competition aimed to...
Visa has released the results of its inaugural Women SMB Digitalization Index for Oman, highlighting that over 50% of women entrepreneurs in the country are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their business operations. The index evaluates businesses across five key indicators, including online presence, digital payment acceptance, payment security awareness, customer engagement, and customer...
Access to funding continues to be a significant challenge for women entrepreneurs in the UAE, as highlighted by a recent study. According to Visa’s Women SMB Digitalization Index, over half (57 per cent) of women-owned businesses in the UAE rely on personal finances to operate, while 43 per cent turn to family and friends for...