Exploring the Dynamics of Women Entrepreneurship : A Case Study of UAE (original) (raw)
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A STUDY ON WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN final needs editing
3 Introduction to the concept of women entrepreneurship 3-4 Women Entrepreneurship in Bahrain 4-5 Women Entrepreneurship and Work Life Balance 5 UN's role in promoting entrepreneurship among women 5-6 Institutions supporting women entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Bahrain 7-9 Successful women entrepreneurs in the Kingdom of Bahrain 10-12 References 13-14 P a g e | 3