Women in the United Arab Emirates have full
access to high education, and recently the government
has implemented measures to increase
female participation in the formal economy and
in government decision making.
Enrollment in higher education is slightly
higher for women than for men in this wealthy
federation of states, in part because men tend to
seek higher education overseas. Female citizens
are encouraged to apply for public sector jobs
and are permitted to own private businesses.
These factors make participation and leadership
in the workforce a lucrative and accessible option
for women who possess marketable skills.
WIT began establishing partnerships with local
organizations—including the General Women’s
Union (GWU)—in 2006. Word quickly spread
raining centers quickly reached their capacity
and began looking for sites to expand in order
to meet the demand for WIT courses. The Ministry
of Education also announced approval of
accreditation status for the WIT curriculum,
increasing the marketability of WIT graduates
in the job market.
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LOCAL PARTNERS
- General Women’s Union (GWU)
- Western Region Development Council
- Bayaat Al Rudwan School for Basic Education
- Qatr Al Nada High School
- Al Zaytoona School, Roudat Al Mahaba
- Alnahda Women’s Association
- Women and Society Center, Roudat Al Areej Kindergarten
- Girl Guides Association-Al Fujairh Branch
- Desert Islands Education Center
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