NAMA Talks series inspires next generation of women in STEM

NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) recently hosted the third session of its “NAMA Talks” series, designed to raise women’s awareness of challenges affecting their daily lives and empower their professional participation across various sectors.

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This latest session, titled “Join the Change: Women Driving Progress in STEM," focused on the challenges and opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Held on Tuesday at the University of Sharjah, the event brought together final-year female students and recent graduates in STEM disciplines for a session of inspiring personal stories and engaging discussions on future careers in industrial and technical fields with this edition held in partnership with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and TAQA Distribution.

The session featured a panel of distinguished speakers from key industries, including Budoor Ali, General Superintendent at EGA; and Shaima AlBeshr, HSE Engineer at TAQA Distribution.

The insights from their professional journeys offered valuable guidance to the aspiring young women in attendance.

Commenting on the discussion, Mariam Al Hammadi, Director General of NAMA, said, “Our aim is to strengthen women's participation and achievement in important professional fields, and by providing a platform for dialogue and shared experiences, we are helping to build the next generation of female leaders in STEM.