Dirhams & Dollars

Today is Emirati Women’s Day, so we took the opportunity to discuss some hot topics, including women in technology, the pervasiveness of the bro-code that has led to scandals at some of the largest start-ups, and more broadly, the obstacles facing businesswomen. We chat about what the recent controversy surrounding Elon Musk would’ve looked like if Musk was not a man. Would the criticism of him have been differently worded? We are joined by Natasha D’Souza, an independent journalist who focuses on issues surrounding women in the tech industry, who provides an insight in to how the UAE compares to fellow financial hubs Singapore and Hong Kong when it comes to diversity and gender parity.