The Week That Was: WEC to Hear from Business Investors, Midi Health Launches AgeWell, RHC Chief Meets Jordanian-Emirati Businesswomen & More

In this new and advanced world, women are stepping into leadership roles with confidence, showing everyone that they can support and lead just as effectively as men. These women leaders are proud to emphasize their management skills and display all the talents they bring to the table. Over the last ten years, we've seen more women starting businesses and really getting involved in the corporate world, which has had a positive impact on society. Once, business was mostly seen as a man's world, but now women are making their mark more than ever.

Recently, the Global Woman Leader Team emphasized many new women leaders, inspiring others around the globe and encouraging more women to follow their dreams. We've celebrated countless achievements by women, reminding everyone that success doesn’t know failure.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

UK's WEC to Hear from Business Investors about Female Entrepreneurship

The third evidence session of the Women and Equalities Committee's (WEC) investigation into female entrepreneurship will take place in Parliament on Wednesday, June 4, under the direction of Labour MP Sarah Owen. 

UK's First Woman-led Wave Energy Startup Raises $700K to Propel Technology Development

Aberdeen-based ZOEX Power has secured £531,000 in fresh funding to accelerate the advancement of its wave energy converter (WEC) technology. The investment round included contributions from Scottish Enterprise, the University of Strathclyde, and angel investor group Equity Gap.

Californian Femtech Platform Midi Health Launches AgeWell a Program for Women in Midlife

Midlife women now have access to AgeWell, a new program from Midi Health that focuses on helping women live longer and healthier lives. It's covered by insurance across the country and fills a big gap in the $600 billion longevity industry, which has mostly centered on men until now.

RHC Chief Meets Jordanian-Emirati Businesswomen to Boost Cooperation Between Businesswomen

Amal Al-Haddabi, the chairwoman of the Jordanian Emirati Business Women Council, and other board members met with Yousef Issawi, the chief of the Royal Hashemite Court (RHC), on Tuesday to discuss ways to improve collaboration between businesswomen in the UAE and Jordan.

MFAA Partners with COSBOA to Increase Women in Australian Broking World

A new partnership is taking shape to focus on supporting women in the industry and promoting greater gender diversity. The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) are working together to help develop female leaders in the broking world.