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Emirates Angels Investor Network

Join Emirates Angels for investor education, peer connections and startup dealflow; founders can create profiles for potential introductions.

Ajman Business Women Council Membership

Official membership for businesswomen in Ajman, with three fee tiers and an online application through UAE PASS.

Angel & Syndicate Playbook

Free web-based course on angel investing and syndicates, with 12 modules, four working calculators and knowledge checks, covering global and MENA markets.

Aurora50 Pathway

A 12-week board accelerator for senior women in the GCC, with face-to-face workshops, one-to-one coaching and an optional governance diploma.

Bahrain Businesswomen's Society Membership

Bahrain membership body for businesswomen.

Dubai Business Women Council Membership

Official membership council for businesswomen and women entrepreneurs in Dubai, with a B2B network, learning library and initiatives including mentorship.

ESIL Angel Academy

Free online course on investing in and mentoring deep-tech innovators, with over 20 hours of material and downloadable templates and tools.

KWEEP Mentorship Programme with PLAYBOOK

One-to-one mentoring, peer learning and access to women leaders for women in Kuwait's private sector, run by PLAYBOOK as part of the KWEEP Mentorship Program.

Women Spark Angel Investor Membership

Join Women Spark’s women-focused angel-investor community and review its membership terms.

Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council Workshops & Training

A regular programme of workshops and training for women entrepreneurs in Abu Dhabi, online and in person, in Arabic and English.

The Mubdi'ah programme is limited to UAE women nationals.

Fursa Saudi Jobs Platform

A jobs platform for Saudi women, with roles from employers it describes as verified and free registration for job seekers.

NBK FoundHER Program

National Bank of Kuwait's programme for women entrepreneurs: training, mentorship, access to experts and guidance on funding, ending in a pitch day.

NBK's announcement targets startups led by Kuwaiti women; the business must have operated for at least one year and hold a valid commercial registration or licence, and may be pre-revenue or early revenue.

Riyadat Women Business Finance Scheme

Shari'a-compliant financing for Bahrain-based businesses owned and managed by Bahraini women, with a subsidised profit rate and a required mentoring track.

The business must be based in Bahrain, owned and fully managed by a Bahraini woman, with Bahraini women holding at least 51% of the share capital.

Sharjah Business Women Council Membership

Membership for women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the UAE, with mentoring, networking and platforms to showcase a business.

Open to Emirati and non-Emirati women.

Startup Qatar Investment Program

Explore equity investment and market-entry support to launch or expand a technology startup in Qatar through QDB's START or GROW track.

Thameen

Free financial and investment literacy guides, videos and planning tools from Saudi CMA.

Brydge Club

A membership community for women interested in angel investing, with introductory education, recorded workshops, curated private startup deal flow and member events.

For accredited investors only.

Hays Middle East — Candidate Registration

Submit a CV to Hays for consideration by specialist recruitment consultants and explore professional opportunities in the Middle East.

Michael Page Middle East — Candidate Registration

Submit a CV and explore professional recruitment opportunities across multiple industries and GCC markets.

Robert Walters Middle East — Candidate Registration

Share a CV with specialist recruiters working on professional opportunities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

BAC Middle East — Executive Recruitment

Explore executive recruitment opportunities and submit a CV for consideration against current client requirements.

The candidate page specifies UAE/GCC residence and at least two years of relevant local experience.

GulfTalent — Regional Job Search

Search jobs across all six GCC countries and register a professional profile for employer discovery.

Bayt — Job Search and Candidate Profiles

Explore Middle East vacancies and create a candidate profile to connect with employers.

ROSHN ReTurn

A 12-week paid programme supporting women returning to professional work through training, coaching and workplace experience.

Mashreq Reignite

A return-to-work programme supporting women through coaching, training and employment opportunities following a career break.

Sama — Women’s Pavilion Return to Work

A free return-to-work programme combining career preparation, learning, mentorship and employer engagement for women living in the UAE.

IBM SkillsBuild — Adult Learners

Free online learning in professional and technology skills, with digital credentials and career-focused learning pathways.

Google Career Certificates

Self-paced online certificates in areas including project management, data analytics and digital marketing.

Google — Accelerate Your Job Search with AI

A self-paced course using AI to identify transferable skills, plan applications and practise interviews.

No previous AI experience required.

Doroob — HRDF E-Learning

Saudi national e-learning programme offering labour-market-related training to develop professional skills.

Saudi citizens.

HP LIFE — Business and Digital Skills

Free online courses covering practical business and digital skills, including entrepreneurship, marketing and finance.

Ureed — Freelance Marketplace

Regional freelance marketplace where independent professionals can create profiles, explore projects and offer services to clients.

Ellevate Network

A professional women's network with virtual roundtables, community circles, peer mentoring and a member directory.

Membership and an account are required for paid member benefits.

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.

Ideas Bureau Recruitment & Executive Search

A Saudi recruitment and executive-search firm.

AVPN Gender Equality Platform

Explore AVPN's Asia-focused research, funder network and initiatives mobilising capital for women and girls.

Endeavor Saudi Arabia

Explore Endeavor Saudi Arabia's selected founder network, mentorship and fundraising guidance for high-growth entrepreneurs.

GCC Board Directors Institute, Certificate in Board Directorship

Study board governance, director duties, strategy, risk and finance through GCC BDI’s four-module certificate programme.

Applicants must hold or have held a director seat or senior management position within the previous three years, have basic English literacy, and be accepted at the GCC BDI Education Committee’s discretion.

Hawkamah, Director Development Program

Learn the foundations of board governance through Hawkamah’s four-part director development programme in the UAE.

Introduction to Corporate Governance is required before the later parts; other admission criteria are not stated.

International Women Board of Directors × SP Jain, Global Board Readiness Certificate Program

Ask about the January 2027 board-readiness certificate from IWBD and SP Jain Global, taught in Dubai and hybrid formats.

Nurole, Board Candidate Registration

Register a free candidate profile with Nurole to hear about relevant board, trustee and non-executive roles.

UTOPIA Venture Platform

Explore UTOPIA's early-stage funds, venture studio and market-access network for founders in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

WIN Connect

Explore WIN Connect, Women Inspiring Network's app for professional connections and opportunities.

Women in ETFs

Explore Women in ETFs' global professional network for ETF-industry connections, events, mentoring and career resources.

Women Choice

Explore Women Choice's MENA-focused network, mentoring, leadership programmes and entrepreneurship initiatives for women.

100 Women @ Davos Membership

Explore join a global membership community for women CEOs, founders and senior leaders focused on professional connections, leadership programming and international visibility.

30% Club

Find 30% Club chapters and current mentoring, scholarship, board-development and investor initiatives supporting women in senior leadership.

Ayda Invest

On-demand financial literacy for Muslim women, with halal-investing courses, digital learning and community.

Bunat Ventures Founder Partnership

Eligible professional clients and selected founders can approach Bunat for hands-on venture building and investment support from pre-seed through Series B.

Bunat's communications and services are restricted to Professional Clients under its ADGM disclosure; founders should confirm how this applies before enquiring.

CAIA Association Membership and Community

Join CAIA for alternative-investment research, professional learning, global chapters, career tools and peer networking.

CFA Society Emirates Membership

Join CFA Society Emirates for UAE investment-industry networking, career resources, events and professional development.

CFA Society Kuwait Membership

Professional membership for Kuwait-based investment practitioners and CFA Program participants, with access to industry events, professional learning, career resources and the local investment community.

CFA Society Saudi Arabia Membership

Join CFA Society Saudi Arabia for investment-industry networking, professional learning, local-market insight and career development.

Conscious Finance Coaching

Financial education, workshops and coaching for women on investing, cash flow, money management and financial confidence.

Cosmic Centaurs Leadership Resources

Use free articles, podcasts, worksheets and practical tools on leadership, managing teams and flexible work.

EcosystemSA

Free directory of Saudi investors, funding routes, accelerators, services, events, communities and startups.

F6 Ventures Founder Funding

Seed-stage venture funding route for technology founders building across the Middle East and Africa.

Facilities Financing

Compare Saudi Social Development Bank financing products for startups and SMEs, including entrepreneurship, franchise, liquidity and sector-specific finance.

Female Founders

Women founders, investors and leaders can find accelerator programs, money education, events and community membership through Female Founders' European network.

Financially Savii Women

A Dubai-based women’s money community offering financial education, peer support, workshops and events for women building confidence with personal finance and investing in the UAE.

Iliad Partners Founder Funding

Contact Iliad Partners if you lead an early-stage B2B technology company building in MENA, particularly Saudi Arabia or the UAE.

KDSC Accelerator Programme

Review the criteria for KDSC's hybrid accelerator for Kuwait-based technology startups with traction, expert support and investor exposure.

Kuwaiti nationals aged 18–35 leading a Kuwait-registered, tech-enabled startup at seed to Series A with demonstrated traction.

KDSC Investor Programme

Join KDSC's investor community or monitor the next program cycle for practical angel-investing education, startup evaluation and peer connections in Kuwait.

Khwarizmi Ventures Founder Pitch

Live pitch route for traction-stage technology startups raising seed to Series A funding in Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Lei Wa Lakom

Practical financial-literacy learning, workshops and community initiatives for women in Kuwait.

MAGNiTT Venture Data Platform

Private-market data platform for finding startups and investors, tracking funding rounds, benchmarking markets and accessing venture research.

MEIRA Membership

Join MEIRA to access investor-relations training, events, publications and a regional professional network across Middle East capital markets.

MEVCA Academy

Book practitioner-led masterclasses, workshops and courses for people entering or working in venture capital and private markets in MENA.

MEVCA Community / Membership

Join MEVCA's regional network of investors, startup programs and service providers to connect across the MENA venture ecosystem.

MoneyWorks for Women

Financial education and workshops that help women build personal-finance foundations and make informed money decisions.

OQAL Entrepreneur Funding

Reviewed pitch pathway connecting traction-stage technology founders with OQAL angel investors in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

OQAL Investor Membership

Angel investor membership offering reviewed startup dealflow, investor education, events and syndication opportunities.

Applicants should have prior venture or angel-investing knowledge and must pass OQAL's membership review.

Oraseya Capital Founder Pitch

Direct venture capital pitch route for technology startups with a strong Dubai or UAE connection, from pre-seed through Series B.

Oraseya SANDBOX

Explore SANDBOX for a five-month Dubai accelerator and investment program for pre-seed and seed technology startups with a UAE and MENA market connection.

QDB Co-Investment Program

Eligible investors can apply with a Qatar-based startup or SME for QDB to participate in an early-stage funding round.

QDB Ithmar Seed Funding

Explore Sharia-compliant seed investment to establish or grow a validated, Qatar-based startup with active Qatari involvement.

QDB Pre-Seed Investment

Explore up to QAR 250,000 in convertible cash and in-kind support if your startup is in or graduating from a QDB incubation or acceleration program.

QSTP FemTech Accelerator

Review QSTP and Merck's equity-free FemTech accelerator for growth-stage startups expanding women's-health technology across WANA.

QWAeAI Economic Awareness & Investment Programs

Education, training and association support that helps Qatari women build financial, investment and entrepreneurship skills.

Saudi Women Leaders Network

Connect with a Saudi network of women business leaders across 17 industries for professional relationships, knowledge sharing and leadership activities.

She Invest

Arabic-language financial and investment education, governance learning and research for women in Kuwait.

SME Financing Solutions

Find UAE financing, guarantees and advisory support for SMEs in manufacturing, healthcare, renewables, food security and technology.

Sukna Ventures Founder Funding

Sukna Ventures backs early-stage technology and digital transformation businesses from pre-seed through Series B, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and selected MENA markets.

Tenmou Founder Funding

Angel investment route for pre-seed and seed technology startups in Bahrain and the wider MENA region.

The Family Office Knowledge Hub & Financial Tools

Use free portfolio-building, diversification, retirement and risk-profiling tools, alongside market education from The Family Office.

Wadi Jeddah Entrepreneurship & Investment

Idea-submission and venture-support route offering selected Saudi founders incubation, acceleration, advisory support and potential investment.

WEConnect International Business Registration

Register a women-owned business free to join a global supplier network, build a buyer-visible profile and access eligible training and events.

Women Who Invest

Women-only courses, coaching and community for personal finance and halal investing.

Womena Collective

Explore Womena's women-focused Collective for regional stories, community profiles and ways to contribute or connect.

100 Women in Finance Global Membership

Join 100 Women in Finance’s global membership network for professional connections across the finance industry.

100 Women in Finance Middle East

Connect with 100 Women in Finance’s Middle East chapter and its regional professional network.

500 Global MENA Founder Programs

Founder programs for early-stage companies building across the Middle East and North Africa.

Antler MENAP Residency

Explore Antler’s MENAP founder residency and review its selection and investment terms.

BALINCA Personal Finance & Financial Literacy Training

Personal-finance and financial-literacy training for organizations and professional audiences.

Blossom Open Library

Browse Blossom Accelerator’s open library for practical startup and founder resources.

Blossom Saudi Soft Landing

Explore Blossom’s soft-landing support for startups entering the Saudi market.

Boursa Academy Online

Learn investment and capital-market fundamentals through Boursa Kuwait’s online academy.

Cartier Women's Initiative

Global support program for women-led impact businesses, with competitive application cycles and founder development.

CMA Awareness & Digital Library

Use the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority’s awareness resources and digital library to build investing knowledge.

Doha Tech Angels Founder Funding

Explore Doha Tech Angels for founder funding and review its current investment process.

Empowering Female Entrepreneurs Program

Saudi program supporting women entrepreneurs with business development and entrepreneurship support.

Entrepreneurs Financing

Entrepreneur financing from SAR 50,000 to SAR 500,000, subject to product and eligibility criteria.

Falak AngelSpace for Investors

Join Falak’s AngelSpace investor network and compare available membership tiers.

Falak AngelSpace for Startups

Use Falak’s startup portal to access founder programming and capital-readiness pathways.

Falak Flagship Acceleration Program

Acceleration program for selected startups seeking structured business support through Falak Investment Hub.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Online Business Education

Take Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women’s online business education programme for women entrepreneurs.

Impact46 Startup Funding

Explore Impact46 for startup funding under the firm’s current stage and investment criteria.

Kuwait Economic Society

Join Kuwait Economic Society for professional activities, courses and public economic programmes.

Monsha'at Academy Training Services

Entrepreneurship and SME training for founders and teams building businesses in Saudi Arabia.

Monsha'at Business Accelerators

Accelerator programs for startups and growing businesses seeking structured support in Saudi Arabia.

Mulim GCC Investment Awareness Programme

Use the GCC investment-awareness programme to build practical knowledge of regional investing.

National Fund for SME Development

Kuwait government fund providing eligible entrepreneurs with SME financing and business support.

National Programme for SMEs

UAE government services and business support for registered small and medium-sized companies.

Nawafth Monsha’at App

Use the Nawafth app to connect with Monsha’at advisory and mentorship support.

PEWIN Membership

Join PEWIN’s private-capital network for senior women investors and industry leaders.

PLAYBOOK Core Membership

Join PLAYBOOK’s private membership network for women across the GCC.

PLAYBOOK Learning Hub & Masterclasses

Women-focused learning hub with member access to PLAYBOOK masterclasses and educational content.

Qatar Science & Technology Park Programs

Incubation, acceleration and startup-support programs for technology founders building in Qatar.

Saudi Venture Capital Investment Programs

Investment and co-investment programs supporting Saudi Arabia's venture-capital and startup ecosystem.

Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship

Explore Sheraa’s fellowship for women founders based in the UAE.

ShEntrepreneur Program

Explore Dubai Women Establishment’s entrepreneurship programme for Emirati women.

SME Support Centers

Business guidance and advisory support for entrepreneurs and SME owners through Monsha'at support centres.

Startup Financing Solutions

Startup financing of up to AED 2 million for eligible UAE companies in qualifying sectors.

The Garage Startup Hub

Saudi startup hub offering founders programs, incubation support and access to an entrepreneurial community.

Women Corporate Directors Membership

Join Women Corporate Directors’ international network for experienced women board directors.

Women in Secondaries Membership

Join WINS, a professional network for women working in the private-markets secondaries ecosystem.

Women on International Boards Program

Explore Dubai Women Establishment’s board-development programme for Emirati women leaders.

Women Spark Founder / Startup Marketplace & Demo Days

Explore Women Spark’s founder marketplace and demo-day pathway for female founders.