Woibex History
Datamatix Group believes that women are important contributors to any economy and society. The WOIBEX conferences were founded in 1999 to address issues relevant to today's women. Held on March 8th every year to commemorate the International Women's Day (IWD), WOIBEX appreciates every area in which women have shown initiative and leadership, be it business, finance, entrepreneurship, management or technology.
WOIBEX recognizes the achievements of pioneering women, in the Middle East and worldwide, and encourages all women to learn from their experiences. Providing an environment conducive to the exchange of views, discussion, healthy arguments, and face-to-face networking amongst women leaders, the event aims to elevate the status of women in society, enabling them to acquire the skills needed to succeed in the global market. The summit has earned a reputation for championing the advancement of women in business and technology and has become known for its roster of high profile speakers.
Celebrating the Middle East Woman Achievements
The Middle East Businesswomen and Leaders Achievement Awards are also held on Women's Day in Dubai to celebrate the singular achievements of Middle East Women in business, finance, social services, management, media, and education. It is a day and an event solely focused on women and their unique contributions to the region.
Did you know?
Newspaper Ads
Did you know that until the early 1960s, newspapers published separate job listings for men and women? Jobs were categorized according to sex, with the higher level jobs listed almost exclusively under "Help Wanted-Male." In some cases the ads ran identical jobs under male and female listings-but with separate pay scales. Separate, of course, meant unequal: between 1950 and 1960, women with full time jobs earned on average between 59-64 cents for every dollar their male counterparts earned in the same job.
Jockey
In 1970, Diane Crump became the first woman to ride the Kentucky Derby, leading the way for other female professional riders.
Military Leader
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (b. 1933), who was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993, has advanced women's rights during her impressive career by successfully arguing a number of sex discrimination cases.
Photographer
Margaret Bourke-White (1904-1971), a photographer whose World War II photographs for Life magazine became world famous, was the creator of the photo-essay, a series of photos that tell a story.
Congress Representative
Patsy Takemoto Mink (1927-2002), a Democrat from Hawaii, became the first Asian American congresswoman when she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1965. She served for a total of 24 years.
Senator
When Nancy Kassebaum (b. 1932) was elected to the Senate from Kansas in 1978, she was the only woman there. She served for 18 years.
Veterinarian
The first two women to graduate from veterinary school, Elinor McGrath and Florence Kimball, did so in 1910. They were also among the first veterinarians to specialize in pet care.