Use of the WEPs badge does not imply endorsement by UN Women or the United Nations.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 21 August 2025 – Meraki Shipping DMCC, founded and led by Ms. Lopa Sheth, proudly announces its adoption of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), reinforcing its commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment across the workplace, marketplace, and community.
Meraki Shipping DMCC signed the WEPs on 10 April 2025, and now formally issues this public announcement to highlight its dedication to the global principles of equality and empowerment.
By joining the global WEPs community, Meraki Shipping DMCC stands in solidarity with the United Nations in supporting women’s empowerment as both a human rights imperative and a business priority.
Ms. Lopa Sheth, Founder and Authorised Signatory of Meraki Shipping DMCC, stated
“At Meraki Shipping, we believe equality means business. By embracing the WEPs, we are committing to practical and measurable steps to create an inclusive workplace where women and men have equal opportunities, safety, and support. This initiative reflects our long-term vision of building a sustainable and fair future in the maritime and shipping sector.”
Meraki Shipping DMCC has been a WEPs signatory since 14 March 2025, as listed in the official WEPs directory ( weps.org).
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are a joint initiative of UN Women and the UN Global Compact, offering businesses guidance on promoting gender equality through seven principles
High-Level Corporate
Leadership
Treat All Women and Men Fairly at
Work Without Discrimination
Employee Health, Well-being,
and Safety
Education and Training for
Gender Equality
Enterprise Development, Supply
Chain, and Marketing Practices
Community Initiatives
and Advocacy
Measurement and
Reporting
By endorsing these principles, Meraki Shipping DMCC reaffirms its dedication to responsible business practices, fair representation, and empowering women in industries where gender gaps have historically persisted.
Founded on 19 April 2023, Meraki Shipping DMCC is a Dubai-based maritime solutions provider, committed to delivering innovative and sustainable shipping and logistics services. As a woman-led enterprise, the company values inclusivity, ethical practices, and corporate responsibility, making gender equality a core part of its organizational culture.
For more information about the Women’s Empowerment Principles, please visit www.weps.org.
Meraki Shipping DMCC
Meraki Shipping DMCC proudly supports the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). The use of the WEPs logo is solely to indicate support and does not imply endorsement by the United Nations, UN Women, or the UN Global Compact.
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