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The theme of this year's International Women's Day is 'Accelerate Action'. Nick Donaldson / The National

What it takes to secure equality for women in a fast-changing world

CommentMarch 08, 2025

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, have issued messages to mark International Women's Day. UAE Presidential Court

UAE leaders mark International Women’s Day

GovernmentMarch 08, 2024

Studies find women want to travel alone for freedom and flexibility, but are often concerned about personal safety and getting lost. Getty Images

Seven safe destinations for solo female travellers

TravelMarch 08, 2024

The Emirati woman who drives forklifts and operates heavy machinery. Photo: Emirates Global Aluminium

Female Emirati forklift driver on inspiring women to overcome challenges

UAEMarch 08, 2024

Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi, Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, and Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's ambassador to the UN, pictured on June 16, 2023. The UAE has recognised the importance of empowering women to take on leadership roles and has directed its foreign and humanitarian aid policy to assist women first. Wam

A world in peril needs women working as equals with men

CommentMarch 08, 2024

Barbara Stanwyck in Double Indemnity, Pam Grier in Coffy, Sigourney Weaver in Alien and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Paramount Pictures, American International Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Getty Images

Evolution of the 'strong female character' concept in film

Film & TVMarch 08, 2024

Women’s full participation in the economy is an important part of developing prosperous and stable societies. Pawan Singh / The National

Why we need more female leaders

EditorialMarch 08, 2024

Calls are being made for more women to be given the platform to follow in the footsteps of leading female diplomats, such as Lana Nusseibeh, who has served as UAE Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN since 2013. Photo: AP

Men fill 80 per cent of ambassador roles, UAE report finds

GovernmentMarch 09, 2023

A woman takes part in an International Women's Day protest in San Jose, Costa Rica, on Wednesday. EPA

International Women's Day marked by protests around the world

WorldMarch 09, 2023

Protesters scuffle with anti riot policemen at the end of the gathering to mark the International Women's Day in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Women in Turkey and their allies converged on a central Istanbul neighborhood to demonstrate for women's rights and protest the human-made toll of the deadly quake that hit Turkey a month ago. (AP Photo / Khalil Hamra)

Tear gas fired at women in Turkey who ignored ban on Istanbul march

WorldMarch 09, 2023

Pashtana Durrani and her NGO Learn Afghanistan are battling the odds to deliver education to Afghan girls. Courtesy Pashtana Durrani

The Afghan woman running covert schools under the Taliban's nose

AsiaMarch 09, 2023

Protesters rally in support of the women of Iran on International Women's Day in Berlin. AP

US sanctions Iranian prison officials for abusing women and girls

USMarch 08, 2023

Activists hold placards reading 'Woman, Life, Freedom' with portraits of those killed in Iran during a demonstration to mark International Women's Day in London. AP

Demonstrations in London and Brussels over Iran's treatment of women

UKMarch 08, 2023

Dr Maike Schumacher says women should pursue a career they are passionate about. Photo: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

Never give up, say women who became doctors against advice

UAEMarch 08, 2023

Indian Air Force officer Shaliza Dhami, 41, has been appointed to command a missile squadron in the western sector, near the India-Pakistan border. Photo: Indian Air Force

Indian woman becomes first female Air Force officer to command frontline unit

AsiaMarch 08, 2023

Queen Rania of Jordan has advocated for greater access to education and training opportunities for women in the region. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

In their own words: leaders on the future of gender equality

WorldMarch 08, 2023

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