Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture fellowship program opens call for applications reporters@khaleejtimes.com Filed on March 9, 2021 AWLA aims to help early- and mid-career professionals in agriculture to secure leadership roles by encouraging gender-responsive working cultures and creating platforms to showcase their intellect, capability, and contribution. — Supplied photo The call for applications will lead to the selection of a group of 20 to 30 researchers from the MENA region. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security, announced the launch of the second edition of the Arab Women Leaders in Agriculture (AWLA) fellowship programme for women scientists in the Middle East and North Africa region.