MENA Region Leads on Improving Diversity Within Companies

The video discusses the progress made in gender diversity over the past five years, highlighting improvements in the number of women on company boards. It addresses challenges and suggests steps to build on this momentum, such as government regulations and private sector incentives. The role of men as allies in promoting gender equality and the overall impact on business success are also explored.

What has been identified as a significant area of progress in gender diversity over the past five years?

• Equal pay for men and women

• Higher female participation in STEM fields

• More women in company boards

• Increase in female CEOs

What is one of the challenges mentioned in building on the momentum of gender diversity?

• Need for more senior positions for women

• Lack of interest from women

• Resistance from male colleagues

• Insufficient government support

What regulation was introduced in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to promote gender diversity?

• Equal pay legislation

• One woman director on stock exchange-listed companies

• Quotas for women in all company roles

• Mandatory female CEO appointments

What is a suggested alternative to strict regulations for promoting gender diversity?

• Incentivizing companies

• Eliminating gender-based roles

• Reducing female workforce

• Increasing male representation

How are men perceived in their role as allies in promoting gender diversity?

• Unaware of gender issues

• Opposed to women in leadership

• Supportive of women's success

• Indifferent to women's success