Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas, marked International Women’s Day by unveiling new safety signage at its facilities in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah with icons that features both women and men.
The new safety signage highlights the growing role of women in heavy industry, and is already installed in EGA’s Casthouses and potlines. It will now be rolled out across the group.
The new signage is the latest initiative from ‘Break the Mould’, a campaign that aims to inspire young women with interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to follow in the footsteps of pioneering women who have contributed significantly to the UAE’s industrial sector, said the Emirati group in a statement.
This initiative advances gender equity and inclusion in traditionally male-dominated industries, reinforcing the momentum behind this year’s International Women’s Day theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ it stated.
According to EGA, the company today employs over 670 women in the UAE in total, including 305 in operations.
The company aims to have women hold 25% of supervisory roles to be held by women by the end of this year, up from 23.3% today, and 15% of all positions by 2026, it added.
CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban said: "Creating a truly inclusive workplace means ensuring that all employees feel represented and valued. At EGA, we are committed to fostering an environment where talent thrives, regardless of gender."
"Our dedication to diversity strengthens our organisation, drives innovation, and enables us to attract and retain the best people to lead our industry into the future. By cultivating an inclusive culture, we empower our employees to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to EGA’s long-term success," he added.
Launched on Emirati Women’s Day 2024, Break the Mould promotes the unique experiences of the women who have risen to leadership positions and made significant contributions to the UAE’s industrial sector.
At the centre of the campaign are the ‘Heavy Lifters’, a collective of extraordinary women who established themselves as pioneers across their respective fields.-TradeArabia News Service