An Initiative to Support the Advancement of Women
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E — The AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee is pleased to announce that Nexus has signed ‘WOMEN ACHIEVE,’ an innovative initiative that promotes the professional advancement of women. WOMEN ACHIEVE was created by AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Women in Business Committee as ideals intended to support companies and organizations in advancing women to positions of greater responsibility and leadership.
As signatory of the WOMEN ACHIEVE program, Nexus joins a growing list of prominent companies that includes Boeing, ExxonMobil, F&E Aerospace, Mubadala GE Capital, NYIT, Olgoonik Global Security, Parsons, and others. As a supporter of WOMEN ACHIEVE, Nexus pledges to ensure that it provides an environment where women can further develop their leadership skills and excel in their respective areas of expertise, through a positive corporate and organizational culture.
Souad Al Hosani, President of Nexus, expressed her excitement about joining this initiative saying, “Nexus is proud to be an innovative women-owned business and is honored that our directors and manager positions are lead by females. Being an Emirati entrepreneur, I am delighted to see that the U.A.E. is working to narrow the gap between males and females in the executive workforce.”
Matthew E. Byrd, Chairman of AmCham Abu Dhabi, said, “We are delighted to have Nexus sign WOMEN ACHIEVE. AmCham Abu Dhabi is proud to support innovative initiatives, such as WOMEN ACHIEVE, that foster positive change in the business community.”
Souad Al Hosani, President, Nexus and Sana Bagersh, CEO, BrandMoxie, and Chair, AmCham Abu Dhabi Women In Business Committee
From left to right: Theresa F. Weber, Acting Executive Director, AmCham Abu Dhabi; Sana Bagersh, CEO, BrandMoxie, and Chair, AmCham Abu Dhabi Women In Business Committee; Souad Al Hosani, President, Nexus; Naoual Haddouch, Business Development Manager, Nexus; Rana Said, Office Manager, Nexus
Established in January 2013, WOMEN ACHIEVE focuses on seven key ideals that companies undertake to guide them towards developing a work environment that is conducive for the professional growth of women. The ideals include encouraging women to grow through training, shadowing, coaching, mentorship and internship programs, to consider female candidates for new opportunities and support ‘rising stars’ into leadership positions. WOMEN ACHIEVE also encourages the induction of women to serve on boards of different organizations and promotes the importance of fair remuneration for female employees.
Participation in WOMEN ACHIEVE is open to entities of all sizes. Companies that are interested can elect to become signatories by contacting AmCham Abu Dhabi. WOMEN ACHIEVE signatories receive a certificate of acknowledgement from AmCham Abu Dhabi and are eligible to use the WOMEN ACHIEVE seal on their communication collateral.
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About Nexus
Nexus provides a one-stop shop for all your relocation, pro and business formation needs in the U.A.E. Nexus specializes in business services for companies and individuals establishing a commercial presence in the U.A.E. We work closely with our clients to guide them through these stressful processes with an individual, tailor-made package. Started in 2009, Nexus is proud to say that we have currently expanded our representative offices in U.S.A., South East Asia, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany, Holland, France and the entire GCC. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our services, in-depth local knowledge, and responsiveness. Through professionalism, unique contacts and a partnership approach to our clients’ businesses, we have achieved clear leadership in the business service industry. Our loyalty to our clients and commitment has proven our dedication to fulfill all their needs. For more information please visit www.nbsuae.ae.
About WOMEN ACHIEVE
Women Achieve is an initiative by AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Women in Business Committee to support the advancement of women into positions of higher responsibility and leadership within companies and organizations. Women Achieve focuses on seven key ideals that companies undertake to guide them towards developing a work environment that is conducive for the professional growth of women. The ideals include encouraging women to grow through training, shadowing, coaching, mentorship and internship programs, to consider female candidates for new opportunities and support ‘rising stars’ into leadership positions. Women Achieve also encourages the induction of women to serve on boards of different organizations and promotes the importance of fair remuneration for female employees. For more information about Women Achieve, please contact wib@amchamabudhabi.org
About AmCham Abu Dhabi
AmCham Abu Dhabi (the trademark of the American Business Group of Abu Dhabi) is a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce. The AmCham Abu Dhabi mission is to promote commerce, investment and goodwill between the United States of America, the membership, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates. AmCham Abu Dhabi is an independent, not-for-profit association comprised of Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium sized companies and prominent business leaders and entrepreneurs. AmCham Abu Dhabi provides a uniquely situated platform through which executives pursue and discuss issues impacting business operation between the U.S. and U.A.E. Substantive government advocacy programs, educational and networking programs and customized business service are just a few of the many benefits AmCham Abu Dhabi provides to its members. Through the support of its members, AmCham Abu Dhabi has become the recognized voice of U.S. business in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. www.amchamabudhabi.org
