The Week that Was: Women at the Forefront of Innovation & Impact

Women have come to lead and become the architects of the new world retelling the definition of leadership with their inventiveness and being of service. Their leadership does not end with power, they use it more efficiently through collaboration, mentorship and mutual empowerment. Real women leaders today are tough and have vision, they keep on reshaping the market, coming up with new solutions and raising the standards of success. The first of all, over the past ten years women-led companies have been the major contributors to the combined strength of the economy and have positioned themselves as pioneers in the fields of innovation and sustainable development.

Once again, Global Woman Leader is giving a loud and clear shout-out to this force of change, the ladies who break the molds, kindle the change and broaden the horizons of leadership possibilities not only for their era but also for the next ones ​‍​‌‍​‍‌born.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

UAE Emerges as Global Investment and Startup Hub in 2024

The United Arab Emirates has firmly positioned itself as one of the world’s leading hubs for investment and entrepreneurship, attracting over USD 45 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024 and ranking 10th globally in FDI inflows, according to Dr. Shafeeqa Al Ameri, President of the Emirates Association for Women Entrepreneurs.

Thelma Ekiyor Named Global CEO of Women for Women Intl

Women for Women International (WfWI) has announced the appointment of Thelma Ekiyor as its new Global Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new chapter for the global nonprofit known for advancing women’s economic empowerment and social resilience in post-conflict and marginalized communities.

South Korean Govt Unveils Plan to Support Women-Led Businesses

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups has announced a mid- to long-term vision plan to empower women entrepreneurs across the life cycle of the business, from startup to expansion and global growth.

Tech Herfrica Launches Fund for Nigerian Rural Women Founders

Tech Herfrica, a social impact NGO, has announced the establishment of the $100,000 RuralMarket Fund, which aims to improve digital and financial inclusion for rural women entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

Five Women-Led Tech Startups in Ghana Win GH125,500 Cent Each

After completing a six-month programme for business growth to boost women's innovation and entrepreneurship, five women-led tech businesses from Ghana received grant capital of GH¢125,500.