UAE Industry leaders launch corporate network for women, NOORA

UAE Industry leaders launch corporate network for women, NOORA

Aurora50, the UAE-based training and development company dedicated to creating thriving, inclusive workplaces, in partnership with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), Accenture, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Emirates Group, and Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC), have launched a new membership community, NOORA to support ambitious corporate women, from first-time managers, through to leaders of leaders.

The new network is dedicated to women in the country and provides members with unlimited access to a real-world community of similar and ambitious women from diverse professional backgrounds, industries, and nationalities, promoting the UAE’s ongoing efforts to achieve 30 percent women’s representation in leadership roles.

NOORA has two chapters: a lobby for first-time managers and a mezzanine for established leaders. Members of Noora will have the opportunity to participate in face-to-face workshops addressing industry challenges and will also have regular opportunities to network in person. Additionally, they can connect via the online membership platform at any time.

Diana Wilde

Co-founder

Aurora50 “We are delighted to launch NOORA with such influential and committed founding partners. Together we are forming a real-world community for like-minded and ambitious women. Research shows women climb the career ladder faster when they have a strong network. But no networks have existed in the UAE