DWE Initiatives
Dubai Women Establishment has launched numerous initiatives to enhance the socio-economic contribution of women in the UAE. Initiatives focus on harnessing and developing the leadership and technical skills of working women in various fields and sectors.
Women on Boards
Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ‘Women on Boards’ initiative was launched by DWE in 2012, making the UAE the first country in the Middle East, and the second in the...
Almajlis of DWE
DWE launched Almajlis – the Arabic word for Council – for national leaders and decision-makers to discuss the most important topics regarding Emirati working women and their social and economic role.
National Child Care Centers
The National Child Care Centre (NCCC) project is a landmark initiative initially launched by DWE under the direction of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2006. The project was launched in response to the Cabinet...
‘Qudwa’ Initiative
‘Qudwa’ was launched by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in August 2017, in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day. ‘Qudwa’ – the Arabic term for ‘role model’– offers a platform to inspire female Emirati role models...
POLICIES
Maternity Leave
DWE advocated for the amendment of the maternity leave policy in Dubai. In 2017, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...
50% Female Representation in the Federal National Council
As per a directive by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,President of the UAE, Emirati women’s representation in the FNC is to increase to 50%.
The Law on Equal Wages and Salaries for Men and Women
In April 2018, the UAE Cabinet approved the issuance of the ‘Law on Equal Wages and Salaries for Men and Women’