Governments began to invest heavily in educating women. Universities established scholarship programs for STEM education for women. In Saudi Arabia, more women than men graduate universities today. In the UAE, women constitute over 60% of STEM students in higher education.

Platforms such as Coursera, edX, and local efforts assisted further. Arab women in STEM who were unable to study overseas could now access top-class STEM courses in their homes. 

Have you ever wondered why the UAE keeps showing up in global headlines about growth, innovation, and business? Why are top companies, wealthy investors, and even tech startups choosing the UAE over other regions? It’s not by accident.

From a desert with scattered oil wells to a global hub filled with towering skyscrapers, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly policies, the UAE has truly transformed itself. But the big question is: what exactly makes the UAE so attractive to global investors?