Leadership and the Emirati woman : breaking the glass ceiling in the Arabian Gulf / edited by Kristin Augsburg, Isabell A. Claus and Kasim Randeree.

The United Arab Emirates at a glance -- The role of women since the founding of the United Arab Emirates -- Introduction -- Women in the UAE workforce -- Women and the legal and political systems {u2013} Education for women -- Young women in Emirati society -- Role models of a nation -- Women in politics -- Women in the judicial system -- Emiratisation and employment -- Business women in Islam and participation of the contemporary Emirati woman -- Historical role of Arab and Muslim women in commerce -- Islamic traditions -- Extended family networks and childcare projects -- Success Stories -- Fatima Obaid Khalifa Al Jaber -- Aysha Al Hamili -- Dr. Houriya Kazim -- Dr. Meshgan Al Awar -- Habiba Al Marashi -- Mariam Behnam -- Shirin Abdulrazak -- Rasha Abdulrazak-Mohebi -- Maryam Al Murshedi Al Shehi -- Reema Abbas -- Projects lead by women for women -- Concluding remarks -- About the authors .

The role of Arab women is often perceived one-sided in Western countries. In fact this perception must be revised when looking at the achievements of women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The booming economy - one of the fastest growing economies in the world - demands for a well educated society. A 2005 Forbes list of "Women to Watch in the Middle East" included two Emirati women. Telling the success stories of Emirati women in leadership positions will give exposure to the West and serve to counterpoint existing prejudices about the opportunities for women in the UAE.