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The UAE launched a 20 for 2020 initiative in March to support women in developing board-level experiences. Getty Images
The UAE launched a 20 for 2020 initiative in March to support women in developing board-level experiences. Getty Images
It's time for UAE women to take their seats in the boardroom
The world is experiencing a 'Great Reset', in which diversity will be our greatest strength, writes Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan