The Microfund For Women - Small Loans, Big Change

Miriam, a woman who lives her life with a walking disability, never thought she would end up running her own business – let alone successfully. Growing up, Miriam spent most of her childhood days loitering around her uncle’s auto repair shop, dreaming that she would one day run one herself. More...

Businesswomen in Saudi Arabia

www.akbk.org.sa
Established at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in November 2004, Al-Sayedah Khadijah Bint Khuwailid Businesswomen Center (AKBK) works in collaboration with the private sector and government officials to lobby for the removal of obstacles facing women, in order More...

Wasta...A Necessary Evil?

Wasta has become an intricate theme of modern Kuwaiti society, and has developed into a natural way to conduct business. Wasta can be loosely defined as “influence” or “connections”, and can be typically categorized as “a means to an end” More...

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