‘Happiest Women’ to mark National Day
dubai — Shaikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, on Saturday launched the 42nd National Day celebrations of Dubai Women Establishment, Dubai Ladies Club and the Cultural Office under the title of “Happiest Women in the World”.
The celebration came in recognition and gratitude to the generous patronage and continued support to Emirati women by the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, which has contributed to raising the status of women regionally and globally.
Shaikha Manal commented, “The UAE has always ranked high in several global reports. It came globally first in government efficiency, and in bridging cultures, and was also ranked as the highest ranking Arab nation in the happiness and satisfaction of its people. Additionally, the UAE was recently ranked globally first in women’s education, and the first regionally in reducing the gender gap, according to the World Economic Forum’s gender gap index.”
“We are proud of the achievements of Emirati women and their honourable image in all international forums, since the establishment of the Union till today. This reflects the keenness of our wise leadership in empowering women and promoting their effective role in our nations continued development and progress,” she added.
Shaikha Manal continued by praising the unwavering support of the, Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairwoman of Family Development Foundation (FDF), Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU) and Chairwoman of the Supreme Council of Motherhood & Childhood, who has played a supportive role in the achievements of UAE women today.
She concluded by calling on all Emirati women to continue their efforts in making an impact in the communities and contributing to the success of their beloved nation. She reinforced her belief that a country can only make advancements through the active participation of both women and men.
The “Happiest Women in the World” title was chosen for the celebrations based on the high ranks of the UAE as the first Arab nation to receive a high ranking in the happiness and satisfaction of the people, according to the results of a survey by the United Nations. This title was also inspired by the poem
The Happiest People by Shaikh Mo
hammed. — Wam