Women entrepreneurs can boost Middle East economies
Last week, TiE held its Women Global Competition in person in the UAE. The global initiative is dedicated to empower women entrepreneurs from across the world. More than 2000 startups submitted their pitches, of which 26 participated in the grande finale. Three winners – Inochi Care, Ahammune Biosciences and WeavAir all received a cash prize and will receive training mentoring and further access to funding.
Empowering women to pursue entrepreneurship is one of TiE’s key objectives and in this oped, Ashish Panjabi, president of TiE’s Dubai chapter explains how women entreprenuers can boost the region’s economy.