{"id":138,"date":"2026-03-18T08:47:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astf.net\/new\/women-science-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:47:06","slug":"women-science-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/astf.net\/new\/women-science-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Science &#038; Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p>\n<section class=\"section animated-gradient\" id=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"container hero-grid\">\n<div>\n<h1 class=\"page-title\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.title\">\n              Arab Women in Science and Technology<br>\n            <\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--brand-primary); margin-top: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.3;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.tagline\">\n              Empowering Women for Regional Development\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin-top: 1.2rem; max-width: 36rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.subtitle\">\n              Dedicated conference advancing women\u2019s participation and leadership in STEM fields across the Arab region, addressing challenges, celebrating achievements, and fostering networks for women scientists and technologists.\n            <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1.6rem; display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n              <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"btn btn-primary\"><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.btnLearnMore\">Learn More<\/span><br>\n                <i data-lucide=\"arrow-down\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br>\n              <\/a><br>\n              <a href=\"\/new\/conferences\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline\"><br>\n                <i data-lucide=\"arrow-left\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.btnAllConferences\">All Conferences<\/span><br>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero-media\">\n<div class=\"hero-illustration\" style=\"padding: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astf.net\/images\/womenConf%20initiatives.jpg\" alt=\"Women in Science Logo\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 180px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; object-fit: contain;\">\n            <\/div>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary) 0%, #084a63 100%); padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); color: white;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat1\">2 Conferences<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat1Desc\">Since 2009<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin: 1.5rem 0;\"><\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: white;\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem; width: 50%;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; line-height: 1.2;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat2\">300+<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat2Desc\">Participants<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem; width: 50%;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; line-height: 1.2;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat3\">60+<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat3Desc\">International Speakers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bg-light section\" id=\"overview\">\n<div class=\"content-narrow container\">\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section1\">Conference Overview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc1\">\n              The Arab Women in Science and Technology Conference is an initiative organized by the Arab Science and Technology Foundation to address women\u2019s representation and contributions in scientific fields across the Arab region.\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin-top: 1rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc2\">\n              Following ASTF\u2019s \u201cEmpowerment for the Development of the Arab World\u201d initiative, this conference aims to involve Arab women in socioeconomic progress through the Arab Women Association for Research, Development and Innovation (AWARD).\n            <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"objectives\">\n<div class=\"content-narrow container\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section2\">Conference Objectives<\/h2>\n<div class=\"stack\">\n<div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"search\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj1Title\">Status Assessment<\/span><br>\n              <\/h3>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj1Desc\">\n                Identify the current status of Arab Women Researchers in the Arab world, understanding their contributions, challenges, and opportunities for advancement.\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"award\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj2Title\">Recognition of Impact<\/span><br>\n              <\/h3>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj2Desc\">\n                Acknowledge the significant contributions women make to scientific and technological advancement in the region, celebrating achievements and success stories.\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"network\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj3Title\">Collaboration Platform<\/span><br>\n              <\/h3>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj3Desc\">\n                Establish main platform (mechanism) for electronic collaborations among female professionals to support sustainable development initiatives.\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"briefcase\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj4Title\">Project Development<\/span><br>\n              <\/h3>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj4Desc\">\n                Forming work teams to develop new projects and identify specific activities that advance collaborative goals and regional development.\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bg-light section\" id=\"audience\">\n<div class=\"content-narrow container\">\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section3\">Intended Audience<\/h2>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc7\">\n              The conference welcomes diverse participants committed to advancing women\u2019s roles in science and technology:\n            <\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; gap: 0.75rem;\">\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"microscope\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience1\">Scientific professionals and researchers focused on conference themes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"briefcase\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience2\">Female business leaders and investors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"award\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience3\">Prominent women scientists from Arab nations and globally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"building\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience4\">Representatives from Arab and international organizations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"users\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience5\">Specialists in gender-related research topics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"history\">\n<div class=\"container\" style=\"max-width: 64rem;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section4\">Conference History<\/h2>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc8\">\n            The Arab Women in Science and Technology Conference has convened twice, bringing together hundreds of participants to advance women\u2019s leadership in STEM:\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\"stack-lg\">\n            <!-- Conference 2009 -->\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-primary);\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: start; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card1\">1st Conference \u2013 2009<\/h3>\n<p>                <span class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Date\">September 28-30, 2009<\/span>\n              <\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"map-pin\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Location\">Dubai, UAE<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"crown\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.patronage\">Patronage:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Patronage\">\n                  Held under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.\n                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"users\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.participation\">Participation:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Participation\">\n                  Over 300 attendees from around the world engaged with approximately 60 international and national speakers through presentations, workshops, panels, and paper sessions.\n                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"target\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.primaryObjective\">Primary Objective:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Objective\">\n                  To involve Arab women in socioeconomic progress through the Arab Women Association for Research, Development and Innovation (AWARD), following ASTF\u2019s \u201cEmpowerment for the Development of the Arab World\u201d initiative.\n                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"layers\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.eightTopics\">Eight Main Topics:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin-left: 1.5rem;\">\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic1\">Political Frameworks for Women\u2019s Empowerment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic2\">Socioeconomic Development Needs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic3\">Success Narratives<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic4\">Business Leadership Roles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic5\">Gender-Related Challenges in Arab Scientific Community<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"presentation\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.format\">Format:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Format\">\n                  Sessions consisted of oral presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops that generated recommendations and actionable strategies aligned with conference objectives.\n                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Conference 2014 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-secondary); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224, 176, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(224, 176, 0, 0.02) 100%);\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: start; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--brand-secondary);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card2\">2nd Conference \u2013 2014<\/h3>\n<p>                <span style=\"background: var(--brand-secondary); padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; color: white; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Date\">May 5-7, 2014<\/span>\n              <\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"map-pin\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Location\">Khartoum, Sudan<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"target\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.purpose\">Purpose:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Purpose\">\n                  To establish \u201can enterprise network that gathers specialized Arab women researchers and pioneers\u201d in their respective fields, building on the success of the 2009 inaugural conference. The organizers emphasized that women researchers could \u201ccontribute to the Arab world economic growth and to the economic competitiveness through innovation.\u201d\n                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"handshake\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partners\">Partners:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Partners\">\n                  The conference collaborated with Sudan\u2019s Ministry of Science and Communication and Africa City of Technology (ACT).\n                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"layers\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i><br>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.fiveThemes\">Five Key Themes:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin-left: 1.5rem;\">\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme1\">Communications, Information and Space Technology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme2\">Agriculture and Food Technology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme3\">Environment, Energy and Water<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme4\">Life Sciences and Biotechnology<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme5\">Basic Sciences and Engineering<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bg-light section\" id=\"partners\">\n<div class=\"container\" style=\"max-width: 72rem;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section5\">Partner Organizations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partnersDesc\">\n            The conference is supported by leading international and regional organizations committed to advancing women in science and technology:\n          <\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(300px, 100%), 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem;\">\n            <!-- ASTF -->\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/astf.net.png\" alt=\"ASTF\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\">\n              <\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card3\">Arab Science and Technology Foundation<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner1Role\">Organizer<\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner1Desc\">\n                Independent, nongovernmental, non-profit regional organization based in Sharjah, UAE. Maintains a network of 13,000 Arab Scientists, Engineers &amp; Technology Entrepreneurs.\n              <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.astf.net<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Dubai Business Women Council --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/DubaiBusinessWomenCouncil.png\" alt=\"Dubai Business Women Council\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\">\n              <\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card4\">Dubai Business Women Council<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner2Role\">Cooperation Partner<\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner2Desc\">\n                Founded in 2002 to support aspiring businesswomen and female leaders. Focuses on encouraging women entrepreneurs and advancing women\u2019s economic participation.\n              <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbwc.ae\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.dbwc.ae<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <!-- UNESCO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/unesco_logo.png\" alt=\"UNESCO\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\">\n              <\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card5\">UNESCO<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner3Role\">Collaboration Partner<\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner3Desc\">\n                United Nations agency established in 1945 that uses education, science, culture, and communication as means to build peace.\n              <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.unesco.org<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <!-- ISESCO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/Isesco_logo.png\" alt=\"ISESCO\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\">\n              <\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card6\">ISESCO<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner4Role\">Partner<\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner4Desc\">\n                Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization \u2013 Independent institution for joint Islamic action.\n              <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icesco.org\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.icesco.org<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Islamic Development Bank --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/IslamicDevelopmentBank.png\" alt=\"Islamic Development Bank\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\">\n              <\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card7\">Islamic Development Bank<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner5Role\">Partner<\/p>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner5Desc\">\n                International financial institution established in 1975 providing development financing and technical assistance aligned with Islamic principles.\n              <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isdb.org\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.isdb.org<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"sponsors\">\n<div class=\"container\" style=\"max-width: 72rem;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section6\">Conference Sponsors<\/h2>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.sponsorsDesc\">\n            The conference is supported by leading organizations committed to empowering women in science and technology:\n          <\/p>\n<p>          <!-- Platinum Sponsor --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card8\">Platinum Sponsor<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224, 176, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(224, 176, 0, 0.1) 100%); border: 2px solid var(--brand-secondary);\">\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/GETGroup.png\" alt=\"GET Group\" style=\"max-width: 200px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 1rem 0 0; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary);\">GET Group<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>          <!-- Gold Sponsors --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card9\">Gold Sponsors<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem;\">\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/Emarat_logo.png\" alt=\"Emarat\" style=\"max-width: 120px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);\">Emarat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/Mawarid.png\" alt=\"Mawarid Finance\" style=\"max-width: 120px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);\">Mawarid Finance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/UNIDO.png\" alt=\"UNIDO\" style=\"max-width: 120px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);\">UNIDO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/IDRC.png\" alt=\"IDRC\" style=\"max-width: 120px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);\">IDRC Canada<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/Schlumberger_2.png\" alt=\"Schlumberger Foundation\" style=\"max-width: 120px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);\">Schlumberger Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/HP.png\" alt=\"HP\" style=\"max-width: 120px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);\">Hewlett-Packard<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>          <!-- Media Sponsor --><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card10\">Media Sponsor<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center; max-width: 300px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-sponsor\/CNBCLogo.png\" alt=\"CNBC Arabiya\" style=\"max-width: 150px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary);\">CNBC Arabiya<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"bg-light section\" id=\"contact\">\n<div class=\"content-narrow container\">\n<div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section7\">Get Involved<\/h2>\n<p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.contactDesc\">\n              Interested in participating in future conferences or learning more about women\u2019s participation in Arab science and technology?\n            <\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n              <a href=\"\/new\/membership\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\"><br>\n                <i data-lucide=\"mail\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.btnContactUs\">Contact Us<\/span><br>\n              <\/a><br>\n              <a href=\"\/new\/conferences\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline\"><br>\n                <i data-lucide=\"arrow-left\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><br>\n                <span data-i18n=\"common.viewAllConferences\">View All Conferences<\/span><br>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arab Women in Science and Technology Empowering Women for Regional Development Dedicated conference advancing women\u2019s participation and leadership in STEM fields across the Arab region, addressing challenges, celebrating achievements, and fostering networks for women scientists and technologists. Learn More All Conferences 2 Conferences Since 2009 300+ Participants 60+ International Speakers Conference Overview The Arab Women [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"[pl_section el_id=\"astf-main\"][pl_col pagelayer-id=\"col1\" stretch=\"auto\" col_style=\"default\"][pl_raw_html]\n<section class=\"section animated-gradient\" id=\"hero\">\n        <div class=\"container hero-grid\">\n          <div>\n            <h1 class=\"page-title\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.title\">\n              Arab Women in Science and Technology\n            <\/h1>\n            <p style=\"font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--brand-primary); margin-top: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.3;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.tagline\">\n              Empowering Women for Regional Development\n            <\/p>\n            <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin-top: 1.2rem; max-width: 36rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.subtitle\">\n              Dedicated conference advancing women's participation and leadership in STEM fields across the Arab region, addressing challenges, celebrating achievements, and fostering networks for women scientists and technologists.\n            <\/p>\n            <div style=\"margin-top: 1.6rem; display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n              <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.btnLearnMore\">Learn More<\/span>\n                <i data-lucide=\"arrow-down\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n              <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/new\/conferences\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"arrow-left\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.btnAllConferences\">All Conferences<\/span>\n              <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero-media\">\n            <div class=\"hero-illustration\" style=\"padding: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/astf.net\/images\/womenConf initiatives.jpg\" alt=\"Women in Science Logo\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 180px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; object-fit: contain;\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-primary) 0%, #084a63 100%); padding: 2.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); color: white;\">\n              <div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat1\">2 Conferences<\/p>\n                <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat1Desc\">Since 2009<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n              <div style=\"height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin: 1.5rem 0;\"><\/div>\n              <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: white;\">\n                <tr>\n                  <td style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem; width: 50%;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; line-height: 1.2;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat2\">300+<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat2Desc\">Participants<\/p>\n                  <\/td>\n                  <td style=\"text-align: center; padding: 0.5rem; width: 50%;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; line-height: 1.2;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat3\">60+<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; font-size: 0.95rem; color: white;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.stat3Desc\">International Speakers<\/p>\n                  <\/td>\n                <\/tr>\n              <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"bg-light section\" id=\"overview\">\n        <div class=\"content-narrow container\">\n          <div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n            <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section1\">Conference Overview<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc1\">\n              The Arab Women in Science and Technology Conference is an initiative organized by the Arab Science and Technology Foundation to address women's representation and contributions in scientific fields across the Arab region.\n            <\/p>\n            <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin-top: 1rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc2\">\n              Following ASTF's \"Empowerment for the Development of the Arab World\" initiative, this conference aims to involve Arab women in socioeconomic progress through the Arab Women Association for Research, Development and Innovation (AWARD).\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"section\" id=\"objectives\">\n        <div class=\"content-narrow container\">\n          <h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section2\">Conference Objectives<\/h2>\n          <div class=\"stack\">\n            <div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n              <h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"search\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj1Title\">Status Assessment<\/span>\n              <\/h3>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj1Desc\">\n                Identify the current status of Arab Women Researchers in the Arab world, understanding their contributions, challenges, and opportunities for advancement.\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n              <h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"award\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj2Title\">Recognition of Impact<\/span>\n              <\/h3>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj2Desc\">\n                Acknowledge the significant contributions women make to scientific and technological advancement in the region, celebrating achievements and success stories.\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n              <h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"network\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj3Title\">Collaboration Platform<\/span>\n              <\/h3>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj3Desc\">\n                Establish main platform (mechanism) for electronic collaborations among female professionals to support sustainable development initiatives.\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"bg-sky card reveal-up\">\n              <h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"briefcase\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj4Title\">Project Development<\/span>\n              <\/h3>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.obj4Desc\">\n                Forming work teams to develop new projects and identify specific activities that advance collaborative goals and regional development.\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"bg-light section\" id=\"audience\">\n        <div class=\"content-narrow container\">\n          <div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n            <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section3\">Intended Audience<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"color: var(--brand-ink); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc7\">\n              The conference welcomes diverse participants committed to advancing women's roles in science and technology:\n            <\/p>\n\n            <div style=\"display: grid; gap: 0.75rem;\">\n              <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"microscope\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n                <p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience1\">Scientific professionals and researchers focused on conference themes<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"briefcase\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n                <p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience2\">Female business leaders and investors<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"award\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n                <p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience3\">Prominent women scientists from Arab nations and globally<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"building\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n                <p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience4\">Representatives from Arab and international organizations<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"users\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--brand-primary); flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/i>\n                <p style=\"margin: 0; color: var(--brand-ink);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.audience5\">Specialists in gender-related research topics<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"section\" id=\"history\">\n        <div class=\"container\" style=\"max-width: 64rem;\">\n          <h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section4\">Conference History<\/h2>\n          <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.desc8\">\n            The Arab Women in Science and Technology Conference has convened twice, bringing together hundreds of participants to advance women's leadership in STEM:\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div class=\"stack-lg\">\n            <!-- Conference 2009 -->\n            <div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-primary);\">\n              <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: start; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n                <h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--brand-primary);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card1\">1st Conference - 2009<\/h3>\n                <span class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Date\">September 28-30, 2009<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"map-pin\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Location\">Dubai, UAE<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"crown\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.patronage\">Patronage:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Patronage\">\n                  Held under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"users\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.participation\">Participation:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Participation\">\n                  Over 300 attendees from around the world engaged with approximately 60 international and national speakers through presentations, workshops, panels, and paper sessions.\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"target\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.primaryObjective\">Primary Objective:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Objective\">\n                  To involve Arab women in socioeconomic progress through the Arab Women Association for Research, Development and Innovation (AWARD), following ASTF's \"Empowerment for the Development of the Arab World\" initiative.\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"layers\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.eightTopics\">Eight Main Topics:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <div style=\"display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin-left: 1.5rem;\">\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic1\">Political Frameworks for Women's Empowerment<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic2\">Socioeconomic Development Needs<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic3\">Success Narratives<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic4\">Business Leadership Roles<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.topic5\">Gender-Related Challenges in Arab Scientific Community<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"presentation\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.format\">Format:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf1Format\">\n                  Sessions consisted of oral presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops that generated recommendations and actionable strategies aligned with conference objectives.\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Conference 2014 -->\n            <div class=\"card reveal-up\" style=\"border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-secondary); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(224, 176, 0, 0.05) 0%, rgba(224, 176, 0, 0.02) 100%);\">\n              <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: start; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\">\n                <h3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--brand-secondary);\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card2\">2nd Conference - 2014<\/h3>\n                <span style=\"background: var(--brand-secondary); padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-weight: 600; color: white; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Date\">May 5-7, 2014<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink);\">\n                <i data-lucide=\"map-pin\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 16px; height: 16px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Location\">Khartoum, Sudan<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"target\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.purpose\">Purpose:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Purpose\">\n                  To establish \"an enterprise network that gathers specialized Arab women researchers and pioneers\" in their respective fields, building on the success of the 2009 inaugural conference. The organizers emphasized that women researchers could \"contribute to the Arab world economic growth and to the economic competitiveness through innovation.\"\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"handshake\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partners\">Partners:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.conf2Partners\">\n                  The conference collaborated with Sudan's Ministry of Science and Communication and Africa City of Technology (ACT).\n                <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\">\n                <p style=\"margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 0.95rem;\">\n                  <i data-lucide=\"layers\" class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"width: 18px; height: 18px; vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 0.5rem;\"><\/i>\n                  <span data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.fiveThemes\">Five Key Themes:<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n                <div style=\"display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin-left: 1.5rem;\">\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme1\">Communications, Information and Space Technology<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme2\">Agriculture and Food Technology<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme3\">Environment, Energy and Water<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme4\">Life Sciences and Biotechnology<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"bg-sky\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.9rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.theme5\">Basic Sciences and Engineering<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"bg-light section\" id=\"partners\">\n        <div class=\"container\" style=\"max-width: 72rem;\">\n          <h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.section5\">Partner Organizations<\/h2>\n          <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partnersDesc\">\n            The conference is supported by leading international and regional organizations committed to advancing women in science and technology:\n          <\/p>\n\n          <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(300px, 100%), 1fr)); gap: 1.5rem;\">\n            <!-- ASTF -->\n            <div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n              <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/astf.net.png\" alt=\"ASTF\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\" \/>\n              <\/div>\n              <h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card3\">Arab Science and Technology Foundation<\/h3>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner1Role\">Organizer<\/p>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner1Desc\">\n                Independent, nongovernmental, non-profit regional organization based in Sharjah, UAE. Maintains a network of 13,000 Arab Scientists, Engineers & Technology Entrepreneurs.\n              <\/p>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.astf.net<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Dubai Business Women Council -->\n            <div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n              <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/DubaiBusinessWomenCouncil.png\" alt=\"Dubai Business Women Council\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\" \/>\n              <\/div>\n              <h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card4\">Dubai Business Women Council<\/h3>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner2Role\">Cooperation Partner<\/p>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner2Desc\">\n                Founded in 2002 to support aspiring businesswomen and female leaders. Focuses on encouraging women entrepreneurs and advancing women's economic participation.\n              <\/p>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbwc.ae\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.dbwc.ae<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- UNESCO -->\n            <div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n              <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/unesco_logo.png\" alt=\"UNESCO\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\" \/>\n              <\/div>\n              <h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card5\">UNESCO<\/h3>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner3Role\">Collaboration Partner<\/p>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner3Desc\">\n                United Nations agency established in 1945 that uses education, science, culture, and communication as means to build peace.\n              <\/p>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.unesco.org<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- ISESCO -->\n            <div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n              <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/Isesco_logo.png\" alt=\"ISESCO\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\" \/>\n              <\/div>\n              <h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card6\">ISESCO<\/h3>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner4Role\">Partner<\/p>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner4Desc\">\n                Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Independent institution for joint Islamic action.\n              <\/p>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; text-align: center;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icesco.org\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: var(--brand-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none;\">www.icesco.org<\/a>\n              <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Islamic Development Bank -->\n            <div class=\"card reveal-up\">\n              <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 120px; margin-bottom: 1rem;\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.astf.net\/images\/woman-conf\/women-partners\/IslamicDevelopmentBank.png\" alt=\"Islamic Development Bank\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 100px; height: auto; object-fit: contain;\" \/>\n              <\/div>\n              <h3 style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-primary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.card7\">Islamic Development Bank<\/h3>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.25rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-secondary); text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner5Role\">Partner<\/p>\n              <p class=\"subtle\" style=\"margin: 0.75rem 0 0; font-size: 0.85rem; text-align: center;\" data-i18n=\"pages.women-science-technology.partner5Desc\">\n                International financial institution established in 1975 providing development financing and technical assistance aligned with Islamic principles.\n              <\/p>\n              <p style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0; 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