The share of women in the UAE workforce has risen to 34.6% in 2024, up from 32.5% in 2023, According to a report from the Emirates Businesswomen Council.
The report also highlighted that businesswomen make up 18% of all entrepreneurs in the UAE, with 77.6% of women-owned businesses led by women under forty, reflecting their significant role in boosting the national economy.
Additionally, 48.8% of these women hold executive-director positions, and 61.4% own their businesses individually, indicating a significant rise in female entrepreneurship.
The first half of this year saw the registration of over 2,000 new businesses by Emirati businesswomen, representing approximately 22% of all new businesses registered in the UAE during the same period.
In terms of innovation and advanced technology, a group of businesswomen has launched a digital platform offering consulting and financing services for women-led projects, utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze data and provide recommendations.
Furthermore, a new smart application has been introduced by businesswomen to assist in managing small and medium-sized enterprises, providing comprehensive solutions for digital marketing and human resource management.
The report also confirmed that businesswomen continue to excel in launching innovative projects in renewable energy and environmental sustainability. These projects include solar energy production from rooftops, a startup specializing in remote healthcare services using virtual reality technology with an investment of Dh200 million, and an e-commerce platform connecting local artisans and designers with the global market, achieving revenues exceeding Dh150 million in its first year.