“Emirati Women’s Day” is an annual occasion to express pride in the outstanding achievements of Emirati women and their pivotal role and distinguished contribution to the country’s renaissance and sustainable development.
On the occasion of “Emirati Women’s Day”, the Sultan bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation expresses pride in the great achievements of Emirati women in various fields. The General Women’s Union (GWU) was established on August 28 and hence the UAE celebrates its daughters on this memorable day, which reflects the great faith the UAE leadership has in the important role played by Emirati women in the community and the great efforts they make for the sake of their country’s wellbeing and development. This occasion aims to recognize and celebrate their contribution and achievements in supporting the UAE’s journey both locally and abroad.
The theme of this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, “We Collaborate for Tomorrow”, launched by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (The Mother of the Nation- May Allah Protect her), Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), is in line with UAE’s 2023 theme “Today for Tomorrow” launched by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and aims to highlight the UAE’s domestic efforts and its global contribution to addressing sustainability challenges by finding innovative solutions in the fields of energy and climate change. Moreover, it aims to underline the collaborative efforts of all members of the community to realize the vision of the UAE.
“Today for Tomorrow” means that sustainability is a collaborative process that requires the cooperation of all members of the community and indeed Emirati women are strategic partners in this process through the various roles they play in achieving progress, whether in the home or the workplace and their active participation in community initiatives.
It is worth mentioning that the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation had the honor of granting H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (The Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) its Cultural and Scientific Achievement Award (11th session, 2008-2009) in recognition of her many achievements, that were all in favor of women, not only at the local level, but also on the regional and international levels. HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak paid great attention to the needs and rights of women in the UAE, the Arab world and beyond, and helped create a daily and practical approach for the political leadership in the UAE to help foster the achievements enjoyed by women at all levels. Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak is an exceptional woman in implementing her enlightening and pioneering thought for women without departing from the principles and values that govern the society religiously and socially. At the local level, the woman file as regarded by HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, as a work strategy and its results have had a great impact on UAE women; as women enjoyed positive attention and care and began to take on their multiple responsibilities. The efforts of Her Highness Sheikh Fatima have made a tangible difference in the life of the UAE society by giving women the roles that complement those roles men so together they may build a balanced and distinguished society.
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