But the truth is, for many women in the UAE trying to return to work after a career break, the hardest part is not losing skills. About 54 per cent of women away for one to three years find success, however, that success rate plummets to just 19 per cent for those away for more than five years, said Laura. I didn’t want anyone asking, ‘So what are you doing now?’”“I realised I liked operations more than clinical work,” she said. “Designed to support women who have taken a career break get back into the workforce with refreshed skills and renewed confidence.”For many, the emotional validation proved transformative. Outside of work, you'll find her immersed in electronic dance music, pop culture, movies, and video games.

Source: Ethiopian News February 19, 2026 04:00 UTC