Dubai: The Dubai Business Women Council and management consultancy METIS announced they have joined forces to provide women across the UAE with the needed skills to navigate the business landscape.

The two parties said in a statement the introduction of Value-Added Tax can lead to significant challenges for small and medium enterprises (SME) and entrepreneurs in the UAE. With women playing a prominent role in the SME sector, the Women Council said it was committed to providing an understanding of the macro business landscape.