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DUBAI: While only 33 percent of global researchers are women, in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, countries like the UAE boast a notable 61 percent of female university STEM students.

This trend extends to 抖阴短视频, where 60 percent of science graduates are women.

On its 10-year anniversary, the L鈥橭r茅al-UNESCO for Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, celebrates female Arab scientists changing the landscape of scientific research in the region.

鈥淭he extraordinary accomplishments and dedication of women scientists in the region have paved the way for progress in various fields, influencing everything from healthcare and technology to environment sustainability and space exploration,鈥� said Sarah Al-Amiri, UAE minister of state for public education and advanced technology and chair of the UAE Space Agency.

This year鈥檚 award ceremony marks a decade of supporting the research efforts of 51 female Arab scientists from the GCC with endowments totalling 3.4 million dirhams ($924,695).

Investing in and increasing the visibility of women scientists contributes to advancing research and addressing the region鈥檚 pressing challenges.

鈥淢y research is highly translational, driven by real-world problems affecting people鈥檚 health and wellness both locally and globally 鈥� enabling greater accessibility to high-quality minimally invasive healthcare tools for cancer diagnosis and precision medicine,鈥� said Dr. Dana Alsulaiman, Saudi post-doctorate researcher and L鈥橭r茅al-UNESCO award winner.

According to Alsulaiman, miniaturized and cost-effective diagnostic tools developed at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology could transform the field of healthcare, and clinical decision making like early diagnosis, and effective therapy selection.  

In August 2023, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a new strategy for KAUST, focusing on turning research into economically beneficial innovations, including environmental sustainability research.

For Lila Ali Aldakheel, a Saudi doctoral student and L鈥橭r茅al-UNESCO award winner, whose research focuses on identifying sustainable solutions for plastic pollution, waste management and reduction of the environmental impact, 鈥渢here is a noticeable deficiency in research concerning the examination of micro-plastic pollution in Middle Eastern oceans and mangrove soil, as well as its repercussions on the environment and human well-being.鈥�

The L鈥橭r茅al-UNESCO Young Talents Program鈥檚 objective is to build a diverse and inclusive ecosystem enabling and celebrating research and scientific advancement. This year鈥檚 award ceremony recognized the achievements of women in science, from 抖阴短视频, the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait.

The program holds a unique position in the GCC. 鈥淲hile the program鈥檚 foundation remains the same globally, it is the distinct advancements of the GCC region concerning women in STEM that sets it apart,鈥� declared Laurent Duffier, managing director of L鈥橭r茅al Middle East.

鈥淭he outstanding research quality and pioneering contributions of these women amplify the GCC鈥檚 leading stance. Instead of simply bridging the gender gap, the region, with the aid of our program, is setting a global benchmark for empowering women in science,鈥� he added.

The GCC is home to what the award winners collectively highlight as key for success: access to adequate support, recognition, and the availability of opportunities to take their research beyond the lab stage.

鈥淚鈥檓 grateful to work in a country and a region that celebrates and promotes women in sciences, particularly with 抖阴短视频鈥檚 Vision 2030 emphasizing the importance of STEM in driving innovative solutions to global problems like cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases,鈥� Alsulaiman told Arab News en fran耀ais.

The program is essential to addressing systemic gender bias by raising the profile of women scientists and supporting the growth of their careers, by providing access to resources, network, and mentorship.

鈥淓qual representation matters because it brings diversity of perspectives, fairness and equity to the field, all of which are necessary to create a robust scientific community that can further innovation to counter societal challenges,鈥� declared Dr. Tamara Elzein, the program鈥檚 jury president, and the secretary-general of the National Council for Scientific Research in Lebanon.

Associated to the program for the fifth consecutive year, the Khalifa University of Science and Technology underlines the essential role women play in driving scientific progress, technological innovation, and societal development.

鈥淲e need to continue creating such avenues of growth and support for (female scientists), which will lead to the long-term prosperity, security, and wellbeing in the region,鈥� said Dr. Arif Sultan Al-Hammadi executive vice president of KU.

The program reflects the change in the regional landscape, the untapped potential of its human capital, and is an indicator of countries鈥� commitments to education.

鈥淚t is heartening to see the growing talent pool in the region, where women in many countries are graduating with STEM degrees at rates surpassing their US and European counterparts. We are looking to create a ripple effect, ensuring that the next decade and those beyond witness an even stronger wave of Middle Eastern women leading, innovating, and setting global standards in science,鈥� added Duffier.