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Business Insider Africa has published a list of ten “remarkable women who, despite often not residing in Africa, are leaving a profound social and economic impact on the continent”. The publication hails Mila Smart Semeshkina as an innovator and entrepreneur committed to making affordable learning accessible in Africa. It celebrates Mila as the creator of Lectera.com, an educational platform that provides fast upskilling and offers up-to-date skills training to more than one million African students across the continent.  Business Insider Africa considers the annual WE Convention, as the worlds largest conference for Women Leaders and praise its founder Mila Smart Semeshkina’s crucial contribution to societal development on the continent. 

Read more here: https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/10-women-making-a-difference-in-africa/4nlz6nv 

Arabian Business has published a new special edition of the top 100 influential people in the UAE. Mila Smart Semeshkina has entered the ranking for the second time! This prestigious distinction highlights her outstanding achievements and the importance of the Women Empowerment Council and Lectera, the educational platform she heads.

Today, Dubai is a global business center, attracting investment and technology from all corners of the world. It is a city of innovation, business, strategic planning, and dynamic commerce, combining oriental flavor and hospitality. The Arabian Business ranking draws attention to the people who have made Dubai what it is.

Along with Mila Smart Semeshkina, the top 100 also includes Sir Tim Clark (President of Emirates Airline), Colm McLaughlin (CEO of Dubai Duty-Free), Adib Ahamed (Director of LuLu Financial Holdings), Timothy Kelly (President of Atlantis Global), Alisha Moupen (Director of Aster DM Healthcare) and other start-up founders, innovators, and billionaires. All these outstanding personalities, including Mila Smart Semeshkina, are fuelling Dubai’s economic growth and improving lives, ensuring prosperity for the entire UAE.

Read the entire Arabian Business ranking: https://www.arabianbusiness.com/powerlists/dubai-100-2024#dubai-100-2024-table-content-1

On December 13 Mila Smart Semeshkina was acknowledged as the leading CEO in 2023 in the field of Education & Training, as decided by a jury comprising more than 200 top executives from across the Middle East. Each year, they recognize the top performers, analyzing achievements across 19 market industries, including aviation, energy, FMCG, retail, and more.

The CEO Middle East Award is seen as a benchmark of excellence for business leaders whose initiatives have made a significant impact in the market and driven the growth of their sectors. Arabian Business, the founder of the award, is a weekly business magazine focused on analyzing market trends and the latest business news.

You can find out more about the CEO Middle East Awards and check all the winners here:

https://arabianbusinessconnect.zohocommerce.com/events/2023/ceo-middle-east-awards-2023

In preparation for the women’s annual WE Convention, which will take place on April 20-21, 2024, Mila Smart Semeshkina and esteemed experts held a free event, «Mastering Your Money Mindset: A Financial Wellness Workshop». The workshop featured the President of WE Council, Carol Glynn from Conscious Finance Coaching, Nadine Mezher, Co-Founder of the investment app Sarwa, and Amen Ghebre, Head of Wealth Advisory at Sarwa.

The workshop was held at the Platinum Tower in Dubai. The agenda included a rich blend of lectures, case studies, and interactive Q&A sessions, offering a comprehensive approach to financial wellness and investment strategies for women. At the workshop, participants enhanced their financial literacy, delved into safe investment strategies, and addressed common mental barriers that hinder financial success.

As a precursor to the highly anticipated WE Convention, this workshop set the stage for further empowering conversations. The WE Convention, scheduled for April 20-21, 2024, promises to unite over 2000 successful women from around the globe. Join Us!

Mila Smart Semeshkina held a workshop on personal branding at the UN Women’s Entrepreneurship Expo 2023. The annual exhibition, organized by UN Women, serves as a platform for women entrepreneurs and innovators in the region to share knowledge and drive business growth. The joint efforts of UN Women in Europe and Central Asia to host this event demonstrate their unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment in business.

In her speech on the role of personal branding in the digital age, Mila shared with the participants her journey from small-town girl to globally recognized entrepreneur. 2,000 online participants received a practical guide to working with a personal brand. They could see the example of Mila’s impressive story as a clear affirmation of the effectiveness of her strategies.

On the eve of the WE Convention 2024 in Dubai in April, let us take a moment to recognize the profound resonance between UN Women’s commitment to empowering women in business and the mission of the International Council, established by the visionary Mila Smart Semeshkina.

Every individual in the world has the right to a quality education that will provide them with the right start in life and professional self-realisation. This is precisely what Mila Smart Semeshkina, CEO of the international educational platform Lectera and president of the women’s empowerment organisation The Women Empowerment Council, truly believes. In her new article for Forbes, Mila discusses how businesses can make education accessible to all individuals, regardless of their financial situation, nationality, or location.

In 2022, Microsoft and the Ministry of Education of Nigeria provided residents with access to educational digital resources, the Internet and equipment (including computers and tablets). Microsoft’s example has demonstrated that businesses can improve the welfare of society and narrow the gap between regular students and those from underprivileged families. Another way to achieve this is by providing online certificates and online learning to students in remote areas and investing in scholarships, grants, and teacher development skills to foster maximum inclusivity.

Artificial intelligence can also be used to make education more accessible. You may wonder, how exactly? Mila Smart Semeshkina discusses this and other business opportunities in the full version of her article on the official Forbes website!

The world-famous magazine Grazia has published its ranking of businesswomen in the Arab world. Although inspired by extensive research conducted by Arabian Business, Grazia demonstrates its own unique take on female leadership. The founder of the Women’s Empowerment Council and the educational platform Lectera, Mila Smart Semeshkina, ranked fourth as the most inspiring businesswoman in the Middle East.

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