women on growth in technology

Long gone are the days when technology was considered to be a field only for men. Today more women have entered the industry and we as students have opportunities to find women leaders who we can follow, learn from and who can help us succeed in our chosen careers. Anushka Shah, Student at Dubai International Academy

Women today can have multiple roles and should not be defined by gender roles... it is important for young girls to find role models in the tech field and also opportunities to be mentored by experts in the field. This can set them on the path to a more fulfilling and fruitful future. Giselle Roberts, Student at Collegiate American School

What used to be a maledominated career is slowly being changed by females. With the increase of female engineers, tech is adapting to the future in a more positive way. as women we need to have the confidence and feel empowered to make a difference along with our male counterparts. Sofia Rauf, Computing and ICT faculty at Sunmarke School

Gender diversity is important, not just for women, but for the whole society. The UaE’s efforts to drive gender diversity is vital to driving innovation and developing the human capital required to meet the demands of the digital era... the UaE is already at the forefront of [these] efforts. Yasmine Afifi, Corporate counsel at Cisco Middle East and Turkey