Shamsa Saleh is an activist for women's gender equality in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Saleh is currently the CEO of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE),[1] which works to promote women's participation in the workplace and the government.[2]

Biography

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Saleh often stresses the importance of having balance between her private and work life and also that women are very important to the economy of the UAE.[2] She has said, "As an Arab woman, I am a mother and a CEO, not a mother or CEO" and that the UAE has helped women balance work and family.[3]

http://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/the-emirati-striving-to-empower-women-in-the-workplace

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http://emirateswoman.com/emirates-woman-woman-of-the-year-awards-2016-the-round-up/

References

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  1. ^ "Shamsa Saleh". Emirates Woman. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  2. ^ a b Moukhallati, Dana (3 May 2015). "Woman Brings Balance to Board of Dubai Women Establishment". The National. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  3. ^ "'I Am a Mum and a CEO, Not a Mum or CEO'". Khaleej Times. yes. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2016 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |subscription= (help)
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