Female presence on UAE boards now compulsory

The UAE has made it compulsory for all public and private sector organisations to include a female representative on their board of directors, the government announced.

"Women proved themselves in many workplaces and today we want them to have a strong presence in decision-making positions in our institutions," UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced following a meeting of the UAE cabinet ... READ MORE

Released by the Arabian Business News - 10 December 2012