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128 resources · 6 categories · Directory updated November 2026
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Help shape a pilot connecting organisations, including family offices, with experienced women for fractional, part-time and advisory work. We are also exploring workforce localization for regional headquarters.
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Navigate my career
Find a role, return after a break, reskill or work for yourself.
- Find another role12 resources
- Return after a career break4 resources
- Change direction or build new skills29 resources
- Work for myself24 resources
- Offer my expertisePilot in development
Join a board
Prepare for board service and find director opportunities.
- Prepare for board service4 resources
- Find programmes and networks3 resources
- Explore director opportunities1 resource
- Register for advisory workPilot in development
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Built for the GCC, open to the world.
Discover resources relevant and accessible to women across the GCC, alongside global resources you can use from the region.
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Guides by country
Curated shortlists for Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and the wider GCC.
Funding for women founders in Saudi ArabiaFinancing, venture funds, accelerators and women-only founder programmes.Women investor networks in the UAEAngel networks and investing communities women in the UAE can join.Funding for women founders in QatarStartup Qatar, QDB investment, angel funding and programmes for Qatari women.Board programmes for women in the GCCBoard-readiness certificates, director programmes and board networks.
Places to start.
Six good places to start, one from each category.
Money & Wealth
CMA Awareness & Digital Library
Capital Markets Authority Kuwait
Use the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority’s awareness resources and digital library to build investing knowledge.
Career & Leadership
Bayt — Job Search and Candidate Profiles
Bayt.com
Explore Middle East vacancies and create a candidate profile to connect with employers.
Boards & Governance
Women on International Boards Program
Dubai Women Establishment
Explore Dubai Women Establishment’s board-development programme for Emirati women leaders.
Build a Business
National Fund for SME Development
National Fund for SME Development
Kuwait government fund providing eligible entrepreneurs with SME financing and business support.
Professional Networks
The Female Factor
The Female Factor
A global women-focused community with mentoring, career-learning resources, events and practical support for career decisions and job searches.
An application is required; applying is free.
Investing & Investment Careers
MEVCA Community / Membership
Middle East Venture Capital Association (MEVCA)
Join MEVCA's regional network of investors, startup programs and service providers to connect across the MENA venture ecosystem.
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