Fatima hails women’s role in progress

MOTHERS AND WIVES OF MARTYRS HAVE SET EXAMPLE OF NATIONAL DUTY, SHE SAYS

Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU) and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has congratulated all Emirati women on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, which this year is being held under the theme ‘Women on the Course of Zayed’.

In a speech on the eve of Emirati Women’s Day today, Shaikha Fatima said Emirati women should rightfully be proud of their achievements, stressing that this year’s celebration is a celebration of the martyr’s mother and wife, who along with their families, are an exemplary model of loyalty and national duty.

Shaikha Fatima attributed the progress of Emirati women to the sincere efforts of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, adding he made every effort to empower Emirati women and create social conditions which encourage their participation in public life.

Opportunities

The Mother of the Nation also commended the efforts of the UAE’s current leadership in supporting women’s empowerment by offering education, employment, and training opportunities.

She praised President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, for continuing to pave the way for women’s empowerment.

Shaikha Fatima noted that UAE women constitute 66 per cent of government employees, 30 per cent of which are decision-making positions, in addition to the private sector. She noted that more than 23,000 Emirati business women in the UAE are investing more than Dh40 billion.

She added that Emirati women account for about 70 per cent of students in government tertiary-level institutions.

Shaikha Fatima noted that the UAE has achieved gender balance and all members of society enjoy equal rights and duties. She pointed out that empowerment that is fair to women was one that removes obstacles and allows them to build on their capabilities.

She called on all Emirati women to continue on their progress and achievements, stressing her confidence in the Emirati women’s ability to contribute to the progress and advancement of the country.