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    Mashreq celebrated the unwavering spirit of four inspiring women this Emirati Women’s Day

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    by Sarah Joseph
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    IN PARTNERSHIP: When it comes to paving the way for women in various fields, Mashreq is taking the lead by championing such women.
    This Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, 2023, Mashreq championed four inspiring Emirati women who are playing a key role in the success of the country in their respective careers.
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    By taking the lead in their professions across various industries, these Emirati women rising every day and proving that there’s no feat that they cannot achieve.
    To delve further into their overall career, we take a look at their remarkable contributions to society.
    Nouf Omar

    As the youngest female pilot in the UAE, Nouf Omar was determined to follow the footsteps of her uncle who pursued his flying career. By challenging the status quo for women her age, she succeeded in this male-dominated field by overcoming all the obstacles her way, Beyond her profession, Omar is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur and an athlete. With hopes to reaching new horizons and touching the sky, she is paving the way for future generations through her sheer determination.
    Azeizah Ahmed Alhassani

    By challenging the conventional norms, Alhassani is the first female Emirati petroleum engineer working in the feilds of Unconventionals, who empowers the youth through her work. Overall, she has made a name for herself and entered unchartered territory through her professional determination. Besides her career, she is also a rowing champion at Abu Dhabi Sailing Club and a make-up artist as well. After graduating from university in 2016, she joined ADNOC as a chemical fluid drilling engineer at the Drilling and Logistics Business department.
    Dr Maryam Matar

    By focusing on a healthier future for the people, Dr. Maryam Matar is an Emirati physician-geneticist and founder of 5NGO. Despite the challenges face during her formative years, she dedicated her career to medicine worked persistently to spread the importance of screening and preventive care. With a commitment to work towards women empowerment and a healthier UAE, Dr. Matar is truly a medical leader in her field after following her grandmother’s footsteps.
    Captain Sahar Rasti

    As the UAE’s first female captain, Rasti mustered the courage to face her fears and overcame all the challenges to pursue her dreams. With immense determination, she learned how to swim and dive and made history by being the first in her field to achieve this dream. By expanding horizons and navigating through unchartered waters, she has made it her aim to protect the ocean, reduce waste and work towards a more sustainable future in the maritime field.
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      Mashreq celebrated Emirati Women’s Day with an exclusive Padel Tournament this weekend

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      2 hours ago

      IN PARTNERSHIP: To celebrate Emirati women in the region, Mashreq organised a special event in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council this weekend.
      On Saturday August 26 and Sunday August, 27, 2023, the Emirati Women’s Padel Tournament took place at the courts of Dubai Sports World with the participation of 16 teams of multi-nationalities. The council was keen to shine light on Emirati Women, this Emirati Women’s Day which coincided on August 28, 2023.
      The main purpose of the event was to celebrate Emirati women, their achievements and energy through one of the most renowned sports in the world and in the region. Curated to go beyond the sport itself, the event took place to encourage the Emirati woman to shine through the tase of thrill, excitement and camaraderie. The championship was specifically allocated for Emirati female players (C Open Category).
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      By constantly inspiring Emirati women in the country in various fields who have helped put the UAE on a global map, Mashreq’s commitment to empower women lies beyond the Padel courts, with a focus of an inclusive tomorrow.
      The Padel Tournament participants won prizes which added up to Dhs20,000 and the first placed team won Dhs10,000, while the second placed team was awarded Dhs6,000 and the third won Dhs4,000. Additionally, valuable prizes were also presented by Honor Mobile Phones Co.
      The Mashreq Women’s Padel Championship was sponsored by several prominent entities which include Mashreq, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai Sports World, Honor Phones, Mai Dubai and 9714 Company.
      To know more about the event and to see highlights from this weekend visit emiratipadel.com
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      How this women-led startup became a sustainability trailblazer in Dubai

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      by Team Emirates Woman
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      IN PARTNERSHIP: The Waste Lab: A women-owned, impact-driven startup that is pioneering sustainability against all odds.
      In the face of skepticism and adversity, The Waste Lab has defied expectations to become a trailblazer in the realm of sustainability.
      Founder by Lara Hussein and Ceylan Uren, who made the bold decision to leave their stable jobs amidst the pandemic to confront the critical issues of food waste and climate change head-on.
      Recalling the doubts they faced, Uren, an architect, states, “Everyone said, ‘You have great stable jobs, don’t do this.”
      However, Hussein, a 38-year-old communications and customer relationship specialist, adds, “We decided it was now or never. The pandemic had us asking big questions, and we couldn’t just close our eyes and go back to our corporate lives.” Their unwavering determination led them to collaborate with farmers and soil scientists in southern Turkey, resulting in the establishment of a nature-based composting start-up. By diverting food scraps from landfills, their initiative aims to reduce methane emissions and enrich the soil.”

      Overcoming a series of obstacles, including the preference of investors for technology-heavy solutions, the founders of The Waste Lab remained resolute. Hussein explains, “Everyone was looking for a technology-heavy solution, the next shiny object, and our technology was just nature. But we realized we shouldn’t be working against nature or trying to outsmart it. We must learn from it and mimic it in a way that fits our modern age.” With the support of angel investors and sustainability-focused incubators, they launched their paid services in December 2021.
      Today, this Dubai-based company has forged lasting alliances with multiple renowned brands like Mashreq.  Through its ‘Rise everyday’ initiative, the future-forward bank has been championing The Waste Lab’s fight for a greener tomorrow.
      Their pilot urban composting site at The Sustainable City has not only become a community centre but also a permanent fixture. By acquiring farmland in 2022, they were able to expand their operations and have successfully diverted 112 tons of food waste from landfills, thereby preventing the emission of 129 tons of CO2.

      For Hussein and Uren, this is just the beginning of their journey. They now lead a team of 12 and have plans to expand their services to other emirates. Their vision includes working closely with local farmers, cultivating their own food using compost, and inspiring others to embrace the cycle of life and contribute to building a sustainable future.
      The continuous rise of The Waste Lab is a testament to the vision behind it and the leadership that’s helming it.
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