Aurora50

Aurora50 Aurora50 is a Middle East-based DEI impact agency, driving corporate growth and innovation through inclusion.

“While women need to be passionate about their technical area of expertise, they should also strategically plan the care...
23/04/2025

“While women need to be passionate about their technical area of expertise, they should also strategically plan the career they wish to have.” We interviewed women non-executive board directors (NEDs) in the GCC and asked them about their journeys to the board and what advice they would give aspirational women as they plan their career. Swipe through to read all their tips.

Pathway is a powerful 12-week board accelerator that helps teach all the skills needed to ready talented women executives for the board. Find out more at https://hubs.li/Q03hN24r0

Congratulations to Mamatha Shyamala, a member of our NOORA community since 2023, who has been promoted from Lead Data En...
21/04/2025

Congratulations to Mamatha Shyamala, a member of our NOORA community since 2023, who has been promoted from Lead Data Engineer to Principal Data Engineer at Emirates Global Aluminium.

Mamatha says: “Huge thanks to NOORA for shaping me, helping me prove myself and get ready for this new responsibility.”

Find out more about purchasing NOORA membership, either as an individual or a corporate package like founding partner EGA, at https://hubs.li/Q03hM_TJ0.

Thanks to Bron Williams for a fantastic NOORA webinar on women as ‘Superheroes in Disguise’. One member called it “one o...
17/04/2025

Thanks to Bron Williams for a fantastic NOORA webinar on women as ‘Superheroes in Disguise’. One member called it “one of the most authentic presentations I’ve ever attended”.

✨ We learned that if you start a sentence with “I should”, “I’m not” or “I’m too” - that’s your inner critic talking.
✨ That it’s natural to have doubts but replacing your inner critic takes time.
✨ That you need to write down the things you think you need to tell yourself, because what comes out of your mouth goes back in your ears so you hear it yourself.
✨ That you should understand your top three values - and you may find these by looking to your friends, as we tend to gravitate to like-minded people.
✨ That understanding what drives us is a lifelong journey, and self-reflection is an ancient art.
✨ That leadership starts with leading ourselves - and you can always write a new story.

Thanks so much to Bron for the excellent talk.

Find out more about purchasing NOORA membership, either as an individual or a corporate package like founding partner EGA, at https://hubs.li/Q03hGz2y0.

The capacity to be collaborative is the top strength boards look for in a non-executive board director (NED), says Dr Ro...
16/04/2025

The capacity to be collaborative is the top strength boards look for in a non-executive board director (NED), says Dr Rony Touma, managing director, MENA, for executive and board search firm Spencer Stuart.

Read the other 10 characteristics he believes the ideal NED should have in the slides.

Previous Pathway participants have heard Dr Touma speak about board bios and what experience, skills and characteristics boards look for. Find out more about joining Pathway at https://hubs.li/Q03hnGfK0.


We need your vote! Aurora50’s NOORA and Pathway are both finalists in the Sustainable Impact Challenge 2025, celebratin...
11/04/2025

We need your vote! Aurora50’s NOORA and Pathway are both finalists in the Sustainable Impact Challenge 2025, celebrating projects shaping a better, more inclusive UAE. 🇦🇪

♀️NOORA: We build a strong network of women across the country - generations of women leaders of industry.
♀️Pathway: We prepare the next generation of women board directors.

Our work aligns with SDG-5 (gender equality), SDG-8 (decent work and economic growth) and SDG-10 (reduced inequalities)

Together, we’re changing the face of leadership and women empowerment in the UAE - and we need your support.

Vote for NOORA and Pathway through the link in our bio/ comments - you only have a few days left to vote.

We need our network of change-making allies. Let’s scale our impact, together.

You’ll hear the phrase ‘nose in, hands off’ when it comes to board members: you’re setting direction, not steering the s...
11/04/2025

You’ll hear the phrase ‘nose in, hands off’ when it comes to board members: you’re setting direction, not steering the ship. As well as governance, executives looking to become board directors need to understand the soft skills required for the boardroom.

Pathway is a powerful 12-week board accelerator that helps teach all the skills needed to ready talented women executives for the board. Find out more at https://hubs.li/Q03g5X6k0.


Next week members of the NOORA community can join the webinar Superheroes in Disguise, with keynote speaker Bron William...
09/04/2025

Next week members of the NOORA community can join the webinar Superheroes in Disguise, with keynote speaker Bron Williams.

“When women understand the powerful truth that there is truly more to them than meets the eye, then together we can create the worlds they have been dreaming of,” Ms Williams says.

NOORA isn't just another professional community. It's a carefully curated experience where members gather bi-monthly for transformative workshops, strategic networking and thought-provoking discussions that drive real career advancement.

Ready to join a movement that's reshaping female leadership in the region? Discover how you can become part of NOORA through corporate packages or individual membership at https://hubs.li/Q03g5W0Z0.

Board-ready female talent - your would-be women board directors - is often hiding in plain sight.Look for rising stars w...
07/04/2025

Board-ready female talent - your would-be women board directors - is often hiding in plain sight.

Look for rising stars with strong financial acumen, strategic leadership experience, high emotional intelligence and decision-making skills.

Does your company have a strategy to find and develop women board leaders? Book a discovery call today to find out more about Pathway, a powerful 12-week board accelerator - the boardroom launchpad for influential GCC women.


We’re excited to share The NOORA Diaries - an insider's look at Aurora50's powerful network, transforming how corporate ...
04/04/2025

We’re excited to share The NOORA Diaries - an insider's look at Aurora50's powerful network, transforming how corporate women connect across the Gulf.

NOORA isn't just another professional community. It's a carefully curated experience where members gather bi-monthly for transformative workshops, strategic networking and thought-provoking discussions that drive real career advancement.

This dynamic blog series will take you behind the scenes of our year-long membership journey, documenting the leadership insights and powerful connections forged at each gathering.

https://hubs.li/Q03fKJfq0

Follow our journey:

BREAKING: UAE leads global AI skills growth in LinkedIn members - up 80x since 2016.The future belongs to those who mast...
03/04/2025

BREAKING: UAE leads global AI skills growth in LinkedIn members - up 80x since 2016.

The future belongs to those who master both technology AND human connection.

Recent LinkedIn reports confirm what forward-thinking leaders already know:
• AI literacy ranks #1 in US skill demand (with LLM development at #10)
• Human skills like conflict mitigation, adaptability, and innovative thinking dominate the top 5
• In the UK, relationship building and public speaking outrank AI literacy

Why? Because 38% of global C-suite executives prioritise AGILITY when hiring - seeking talented individuals who can reskill and upskill alongside the business… and the combination of AI and human skills is a key indicator of adaptability.

At Aurora50, we're preparing UAE's future leaders for this reality:
• Pathway/مسار participants learn AI's critical role in board governance
• NOORA members master essential human skills like public speaking

Join us: The NOORA Finding Your Voice workshop takes place in Dubai on 9 May. Corporate and individual packages available on our Pathway/مسار and NOORA pages.

Don't just adapt to the future - shape it.

LinkedIn News Middle East

Wishing all the changemakers in the Aurora50 network a blessed Eid al-Fitr Mubarak, filled with joy, peace and prosperit...
31/03/2025

Wishing all the changemakers in the Aurora50 network a blessed Eid al-Fitr Mubarak, filled with joy, peace and prosperity. ✨🌙✨


Did you know that diversity and inclusion are crucial components of both the ‘S’ (social) and ‘G’ (governance) in ESG ra...
24/03/2025

Did you know that diversity and inclusion are crucial components of both the ‘S’ (social) and ‘G’ (governance) in ESG ratings? As investors increasingly prioritise social responsibility, companies with strong diversity practices are seeing higher ESG scores.

According to recent data, inclusion metrics factored into ESG ratings include:
• Board diversity
• Employee representation across gender, nationality and age
• Pay equity practices
• Inclusive workplace culture

The UAE’s Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Dubai Financial Market (DFM) require public joint stock companies (PJSCs) listed on their exchanges to disclose ESG information.

As Larry Fink of BlackRock states, "profits and purpose are inextricably linked".

With sustainable investments exceeding $30 trillion globally, your company's DEI performance isn't just about doing good - it's about smart business.

Aurora50 can help you with your goals, with training and communities for women in leadership and women on boards and tailored in-house programmes. Contact us today. https://hubs.li/Q03cKD_s0

Address

Abu Dhabi

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

Telephone

+97144561200

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Aurora50 posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Aurora50:

Shortcuts

Share

Category