WOMEN CREATING AN IMPACT

“Women are the foundational keystones of a society’s progress – their contributions are countless, and most importantly, selfless. It is the power to shape the world that makes each and every woman so special. This International Women’s Day, let us celebrate the women who are making a difference and help them unleash their full potential. Because that is the only way we can secure our future as a civilisation.”

HE Hala Badri

Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority commentary on International Women's Day On this special day, we celebrate all women, our mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends. I would like to express my gratitude to the women around me, the ones who I learn from every day. To every woman in this world, we are proud of you. We are proud of your achievements and accomplishments, and we are proud of your ambitions and determination.

Fatima Alhammadi

Emirati Artist Women are the real architectures of the society. You don't need to change the perception of how people think of you. Treat yourself the way you want to be treated. Work on your inner fulfilment, happiness and victory. You are art in every way you are. Happy Women's Day.

Dina Khataan

Co-founder and Managing Director at Moog Studios A woman should be celebrated every day and there is no such thing as a typical woman, we are all different, yet each one of us holds several identities which is a celebration on its own, the daughter, the mother, the wife, the sister, the list is endless. We all go through our years with varying degrees of success, and disruption, and whatever stage a woman is in, there should be one irrefutable truth: she shouldn’t be alone. She is bound to have another woman by her side.

Samar Kamel

Artist, Curator “International Women's Day celebrates the achievements and strength of women and emphasizes their key role in the economic, social, scientific, intellectual, and cultural progress of nations. On this occasion, we express our appreciation for the women around the world and wish them more power.”

Rozana Mosameh

Assistant Marketing Director, Ajman Free Zone My message to women everywhere is to remember that you are a natural-born leader. The qualities of empathy and kindness, the ability to build community and foster relationships, to be able to nurture connections, THIS is what makes you a good leader. And you can lead from wherever you are, with whatever you have.

Malavika Varadan

RJ and Managing Director – The Hive To all the female artists out there - I am really proud of how the art scene has developed here in Dubai. Especially the female artists, who make up about 80% of all artists in UAE, are doing fantastic work. Keep up the good work and show the world that women are just as good artists as men!

Petra Kaltenbach

Award-winning artist and curator of World Art Dubai