candidates for the role, and the election takes place in September.
Perhaps now that I am campaigning, I am struck more by the residual stereotype of an Arab woman Razan Al Mubarak, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
If successful, she will become the first Arab woman
to lead
the organisation – and only the second woman to hold the position since it was established almost 75 years ago.
It will also top a long list of personal firsts for Ms Al Mubarak over the course of her 20-year career.
Speaking to
The National on International Women’s Day, she said female empowerment is a journey and challenging stereotypes is a “duty”.
Dabur seals partnership with Emirates Environmental Group
DUBAI, January 18, 2021 Dabur International, one of the world’s largest Ayurveda and natural personal care company, has now become a corporate member of Emirates Environmental group EEG), the leading environmental awareness and sustainability institutions in the Middle East. In the region, Dabur’ sustainability mission is directed towards increasing its clean energy footprint by harnessing the solar power to manage their operations and reducing the overall carbon footprint by recycling and sustainable sourcing of natural ingredients through strategic sourcing partners. Among other initiatives, the brands CSR arm #DaburCares undertakes community development and support initiatives by helping the needy with essential products during economic stress and promoting awareness of preventive healthcare to strengthen immunity with a range of Health and Hygiene products.