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Emirati Women’s Day Forum Champions Gender Balance and Empowerment

8/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

The 10th Emirati Women’s Day Forum emphasized women's vital contributions to education, leadership, and national development, attended by nearly 700 leaders.
Mohammed Al Marri highlighted women's empowerment as crucial for state progress, referencing initiatives by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs.
Her Excellency Sana bint Mohammed Suhail stressed the family as a national priority, reflecting UAE's founding values.
The forum reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to gender balance, supported by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak and Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed.
Discussed initiatives included family-friendly workplaces, childcare expansion, and mental health support for women after childbirth.

History

Historical Context

The United Arab Emirates was established in 1971, uniting seven emirates under a vision of development and unity. Since then, initiatives like Emirati Women’s Day, first celebrated in 2015, have highlighted women's empowerment, with women making up 66% of the workforce by 2020. This ongoing commitment reflects the UAE's foundational values and aims to enhance gender balance and social stability.

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Story summary

The 10th Emirati Women’s Day Forum emphasized women's vital contributions to education, leadership, and national development, attended by nearly 700 leaders.
Mohammed Al Marri highlighted women's empowerment as crucial for state progress, referencing initiatives by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs.
Her Excellency Sana bint Mohammed Suhail stressed the family as a national priority, reflecting UAE's founding values.
The forum reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to gender balance, supported by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak and Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed.
Discussed initiatives included family-friendly workplaces, childcare expansion, and mental health support for women after childbirth.

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