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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – The opening day of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed an engrossing panel discussion titled ‘Social Innovation: Creating Change for Good.’ Featuring Helena Lersch, Vice President of Public Policy for Emerging Markets, TikTok; Asa Skogstrom Feldt, Managing Director, IKEA Social Entrepreneurship; and Dr. Nawar Assem, Founder & CEO, Dream Organization, Iraq; the session saw all the three panellists strongly advocating the view that women are naturally inclined to think about a better life for all and hence remain central to the whole discussion about inspiring social change.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) participated in the Global Women’s Forum, hosted by the Dubai Women Establishment from 26–27 November under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The forum themed ‘The Power of Influence’ saw extensive engagement from local, regional, and international organisations, alongside experts and specialists from diverse fields.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 : Corporates were exhorted to support female entrepreneurs and allocate more resources as only 2% of investments are going to female-led start-ups in the Middle East.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – Her Excellency Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Türkiye, reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to empowering women in economic development, achieving gender equality, and promoting female participation across all sectors at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024. The forum, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, is taking place at Madinat Jumeirah from November 26 to 27.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – Nobel peace laureate Leymah Gbowee shared her personal struggles and experiences to illustrate how women can make a positive difference to the world around them despite heavy odds. A session on the opening day of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 entitled ‘Game-Changer’ had Gbowee recounting the outrage and anguish she felt as a child in her home country Liberia amid a raging civil war and how those sentiments galvanised a non-violent struggle by women that eventually clinched peace.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2024 – The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held at Madinat Jumeirah from November 26 to 27, featured a compelling discussion on the transformative impact of women in parliament and government. Moderated by Naoufer Ramoul from Dubai Media Incorporated, the session featured Her Excellency Sindisiwe Chikunga, Member of Parliament and Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, South Africa, and Her Excellency Nahla bint Abdulwahab Al Hamdiyah, Member of the State Council of the Sultanate of Oman.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2024 – At the Global Women’s Forum Dubai on Wednesday, internationally acclaimed actress and cultural icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan delivered a moving address, urging the audience to embrace their role as agents of change in addressing global challenges like climate change, healthcare crises, and social inequalities. “Change is possible if we know it, embrace it, and act on it,” she said, emphasising the transformative power of empathy, philanthropy, and purposeful action.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2024—Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) concluded its impactful participation in the Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024. As the strategic partner of the forum, organised by the Dubai Women Establishment under the theme ‘Power of Influence’, DEWA highlighted the role of Emirati women in advancing sustainability and innovation, as well as their vital contributions to DEWA’s pioneering projects and initiatives. DEWA is one of the largest government organisations to employ women in technical positions within Dubai’s energy sector. Over the two-day forum, 12 female employees participated in four panel discussions, showcasing DEWA’s commitment to involving women in decision-making and empowering them across all roles. Currently, DEWA employs 1,938 female staff across all divisions, including 797 in the engineering and technical sectors. Additionally, 1,189 women hold leadership positions at DEWA, with Emirati women comprising 84.83% of the total female workforce.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – The peace and security space is still dominated by men and it is important to create more political room for women so that they can enhance their role in being mediators of peace, said Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, today.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Member of the Dubai Council, and Member of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended the third edition of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai today. The event, organised by the Dubai Women Establishment under the theme ‘The Power of Influence’, is taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – Huda Kattan, the CEO and Founder of Huda Beauty, captivated audiences at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai with her journey of creating one of the world’s most influential beauty brands. Speaking in a session titled ‘The Million Dollar Business Journey’, moderated by Khuloud Al Omian, CEO of Forbes Middle East, Kattan emphasised the role Dubai played in her success and shared her insights on entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and resilience.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 featured a panel discussion titled ‘Fintech for All: Harnessing Innovation to Benefit Women and Beyond’, which focused on how financial technology is reshaping opportunities for women and communities worldwide.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024: Dr. Deepak Chopra, globally renowned author and pioneer in integrative medicine, addressed the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 today with a stirring call to action. He highlighted the critical role of women in navigating humanity through the challenges of the AI era and ensuring survival in an increasingly fragmented world.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – It is important for policymakers and governments world over to look at gender equality from an integrated perspective and as part of their sustainable development action plans with six years to go for the Vision 2030 milestone of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a group of experts at the third Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 said today.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 : The opening day of the Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024 set an inspiring tone with the ‘Entrepreneurship Hub’, a two-day feature highlighting the remarkable journeys of five accomplished businesswomen. Held under the theme ‘From Dubai to the World,’ the platform showcases how Dubai has become a global hub for entrepreneurship, providing a supportive environment for businesses to thrive with its advanced infrastructure, robust legislative framework, and streamlined procedures.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2024 – The UAE continues to be at the forefront of global humanitarian assistance and the country’s partnership with the United Nations (UN) has been supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment across countries, including in conflict zones in the region.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – Her Highness Sheikha Hissa bint Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Goodwill Ambassador for the Voices of Future Generations (VoFG) initiative, took the stage on the second day of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 in a session titled ‘Challenges and Inspiration in Equestrian Stories’. Moderated by Jennifer Malton, Director of Voices of Future Generations and Sustainability at the Emirates Literature Foundation, the session highlighted Sheikha Hissa’s childhood experiences, the influence of her father, and her advocacy for empowering children through storytelling.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024— The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held at Madinat Jumeirah from November 26 to 27, hosted an inspiring session featuring Camille Vasquez, the celebrated attorney for Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and Partner at Shephard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, alongside Noora Alabbar, Director of Strategic Media Affairs at Abrahamic Family Office.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 : Women-led entrepreneurs worldwide face an estimated funding gap of $1.7 trillion and the chasm will widen if governments, central banks and regulators do not adopt a policy to check discrimination against small women entrepreneurs, according to Wendy Teleki, Head of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Secretariat, which is housed in the World Bank and supports women entrepreneurs.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – Muna Al-Osaimi, CEO of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), lauded the UAE’s visionary leadership for championing the empowerment of Emirati women. She emphasised that through unwavering trust and robust support, women have excelled across diverse disciplines and achieved remarkable milestones, earning acclaim and prominence locally, regionally, and globally.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024—At the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held at Madinat Jumeirah, Mira Wu, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Legend Holding Group, shared her remarkable journey of resilience, innovation, and sustainability. As an influential entrepreneur, Wu has built a thriving business empire in the UAE and emerged as a beacon for sustainable development. She demonstrated how Dubai’s unique ecosystem fosters innovation and entrepreneurial success.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – At the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai, influential voices from across the globe convened to discuss transformative pathways for gender equality and the vital role of partnerships in advancing this agenda. Her Excellency Mariam Ahmed Al Hammadi, Minister of State and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, joined Dr. Ruba Jaradat, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organization (ILO), and Dr. Ousmane Dione, Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa at The World Bank, for an engaging panel discussion moderated by CNBC Middle East Correspondent Heather Graham.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 hosted an inspiring panel discussion titled “Youth: A Positive Outlook for the Future,” which explored innovative strategies to empower young generations as drivers of progress and global change.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2024 – The UAE Gender Balance Council and the Global Council for Sustainable Development Goal 5, in partnership with the global consultancy firm Kearney, today unveiled a landmark document that tables comprehensive guidelines on counteracting gender-based violence in the digital domain on the second day of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2024: Young women should seize opportunities and learn from the UAE’s example of success in women’s representation in public service, said Her Excellency Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024—The second day of the Global Women’s Forum – Dubai 2024 carried forward its mission of celebrating female entrepreneurship at the ‘Entrepreneurship Hub’, held under the theme ‘From Dubai to the World’. Prominent businesswomen shared their transformative success stories, spotlighting ventures that have garnered regional and international acclaim. Dubai’s supportive ecosystem—built on advanced legislation, cutting-edge infrastructure, and streamlined processes—emerged as a common thread in their achievements.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 : Women-led start-ups are underfunded which is a challenge faced by women entrepreneurs and they are advised to tap resources from friends and families, according to a panel discussion at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 (GWFD) on the first day of the Forum.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024—At the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held at Madinat Jumeirah from November 26 to 27, Anna Kaminski, Neurodiversity Specialist Consultant, The Butterfly, CEO, and Founder of NeuroKinds, delivered an impactful session titled Transforming Challenges into Achievements: Women of Determination in the Workplace. The session explored women’s unique strengths of determination and the systemic changes needed to foster inclusive work environments.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024: Women entrepreneurs in the climate sector are uniquely positioned to drive transformative solutions, yet they continue to face significant barriers in securing investment. While there is growing recognition of the need for innovative climate solutions, market dynamics and investor biases still hinder funding opportunities for many female-led ventures. Despite this, there is a shift toward greater support for women in STEM fields, offering hope for future change.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2024 – The opening day of the highly anticipated Global Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD) 2024 saw a pivotal session devoted to discussing the World Bank’s ‘Women, Business, and the Law Report’ at the Global Connect hub. Bringing together some of the world’s leading voices in women’s economic empowerment, the session highlighted crit

Dubai, March 28, 2024: The Dubai Women Establishment hosted Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi during the Ramadan Talk, which was organized as part of the Dubai Women’s Talks initiative, launched by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, aimed at enhancing awareness of the influential roles of expert and successful Emirati women in various sectors.

Dubai, March 7, 2024: Dubai Women Establishment signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Police to consolidate the partnership between the two parties, including cooperation in organising joint conferences and events and coordinating and implementing training and development programs to enhance women’s professional skills and capabilities in various fields.

Dubai, February 29, 2024: Within the framework of the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC), President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and President of Dubai Ladies Club (DLC), wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, to highlight the creativity of Emirati women and their achievements in the culture and arts sector, Dubai Women Establishment kicked off the inspiring “Dubai Women’s Talks” session featuring Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director of Events and Entertainment at Expo City Dubai, as part of the activities of the 12th Edition of the Sikka Arts and Design Platform.

Dubai, June 6, 2023: Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, directed Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) to organize a new round of the "Women on International Boards" programme which was organized by the Establishment in the United Kingdom in cooperation with the Institute of Directors in London and the “Hawkammah” Institute of the Dubai International Financial Center during the period from May 30 to June 5, 2023, after the success achieved and the positive feedback from the participants, members of the teaching staff at the Institute of Directors and experts who presented the programme who have various experiences in the boards of directors of different institutions.

Dubai, 9th May 2023: Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Dubai Women Establishment announced the launch of the " Women on International Boards”, in cooperation with the Institute of Directors in London.

Dubai, 25 October 2021: Dubai Women Establishment celebrated the graduation of 30 young Emirati professionals from the ‘YES!’ mentorship programme in the Swedish Pavilion, at Expo 2020 Dubai. The programme was launched under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and President of Dubai Women Establishment, and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, in collaboration with Nordic embassies in the UAE. The collaboration was the result of a shared vision that women's active participation in the workforce is crucial for sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.

Dubai, September 22, 2023: Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and President of Dubai Women Establishment, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) concluded the ‘ShEntrepreneur’ programme, which was organized at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai from September 18 to 21, 2023, in collaboration with Hult Ashridge International Business School.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Global Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD) will take place from 16 - 17 February, 2020 at the Madinat Jumeirah. Hosted and organised by Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and building on the theme “The Power of Influence”, the Global Women’s Forum Dubai aims to highlight dynamic women across governments and the business world, as well as their significant impact and valuable contributions across the global economy and society.

As many as 17 selected participants of the second edition of the Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP) recently visited London and Liverpool recently, on a field trip in pursuit of learning socially impactful and innovative business practices.

Board of directors hold second meeting for 2019 at Dubai Holding headquarters

Women gathered to demonstrate women power in supporting the humanitarian campaign at the Dubai Ladies Club.

50 years ago, the role of women of the region in the economy was very limited. We did not have world renowned businesswomen or ministers of states, and none of our women made it to a Forbes list. Fast forward to the present day, the UAE has made noteworthy progress on the women empowerment front, which has rivalled developed nations worldwide and become a role model for other countries to follow.

DWE and UAE Gender Balance Council are creating an environment for women to pursue building their careers in business world

Meeting held to mark International Women's Day and in line with the 'Year of Tolerance'.

Dubai Women Establishment is committed to enhance the participation of Emirati women in the future of the nation, says H.E. Shamsa Saleh, CEO of DWE

The UAE’s success in women’s empowerment is a model for the world, says H.E. Mona Al Marri

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) in collaboration with the Supreme Legislation Committee of Dubai, has launched the Women-Specific Legislations Lab that seeks to develop new legislations to support the enhanced socio-economic participation of women in the emirate. The initiative, launched on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day, will address various aspects related to women’s development including their active inclusion in society, personal status law, women in the economy, the protection of women, and health and wellbeing.

President Sheikh Khalifa has called for Emirati women to occupy 50 per cent of the country's Federal National Council after next year's elections. The directive was issued through the UAE Government Communication Office on Saturday, saying the decision would "further empower Emirati women and bolster their contributions to development".

In a huge win for women around the Emirates, the government has just made good on its promise to review the country’s maternity laws.

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Dubai Women Establishment has launched the ‘Power of Choice’ report on 17 September 2018 at the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort in Jumeirah. Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum stated that such reports are a continuation of the numerous studies and programs focusing on women’s social and economic participation that have been introduced by the Establishment over the past 12 years. Her Highness further emphasized that the ‘Power of Choice’ is in line with the wise leadership’s directives and governmental efforts aiming to enhance women’s role in the nation’s development process.

Now that the UAE is synonymous with women’s empowerment in the Gulf region and beyond, it is of no surprise that the world’s leading policy makers choose to take part in the Arab Women Leadership Forum and the Global Women’s Forum Dubai, the flagship conferences organized by Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) to discuss how to foster women’s leadership around the globe. However, DWE CEO H.E. Shamsa Saleh recalls that, only a decade ago, she had to dispel many negative stereotypes about Arab women in countries around the world.

Dubai: A lack of awareness of UAE’s progressive legislations has been found as one of the contributing factors to many Emirati women not seeking employment, a new study has revealed.

The UAE has been at the forefront granting women equally level playing fields to reduce the gender imbalance

Men and women in the UAE will be equally paid as a draft law to ensure genden equality in the workplace is set to take effect. On Tuesday, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, made the announcement of a draft law of gender equal pay.

The session was organised for students of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) - Fujairah

Dubbed 'Qudwa', the Arabic for 'role models' - the initiative seeks to empower Emirati women to further contribute to the development of the UAE.

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) celebrated the graduation of 14 prominent female Emirati leaders from its inaugural Innovative Leaders Programme in the United Kingdom. The programme was launched under the patronage of Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Presidential Affairs, and hosted in collaboration with the distinguished Ashridge-Hult International Business School.

A law ensuring women are paid an equal wage to their male colleagues was approved by the UAE Cabinet on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, made the announcement on Twitter saying: “With the strength and rule of the law, we do not want any exceptions in providing equal opportunities for both sexes

The Decree aims to support the rights of working women and provide a legal framework for enhancing gender balance.

Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Presidential Affairs, has launched Dubai Women Establishment’s new strategic plan for 2017-2021. In line with DWE’s vision and objectives, the strategic plan will serve as the foundation for the next phase in the Establishment’s ongoing work to enhance the participation of Emirati women in social, economic and political fields, and their influence across various sectors.

The UAE is redefining women empowerment in the region not merely by setting goals for itself - it's also in serious business to see the changes happen right from the government level to the private sector, both for Emiratis and expatriates. The numbers are soaring and if the given trend continues, then the vision of seeing the UAE as a top nation in the region to boost its economy with equally-strong contribution from women won't merely a theory but could soon be a reality - and this will add a new dimension of growth.

Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of the Dubai Women Establishment, and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the Dubai Women Establishment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Financial Market. The partnership has been established to foster bilateral collaboration and further women’s economic empowerment by encouraging their participation on the boards of listed companies.

The UAE provides a safe and nurturing environment for women to empower and excel

The delegation at 12th annual Women's Forum Global Meeting in Deauville, France included Lamia Abdulaziz Khan, director of Dubai Ladies Club, Al Maha Al Bastaki, projects manager at DWE and Aisha Saeed Harib, a member of the Dubai Youth Council.

Shaikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and President of Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), is keen to increase the DWE's participation in international forums, especially those which empower women and highlight their role and position in global societies, said Shamsa Saleh, CEO of Dubai Women Establishment on sidelines DWE's participation in the 12th annual Women's Forum Global Meeting in Deauville, France recently.

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), in collaboration with Hawkamah, the Institute for Corporate Governance, recently held the second session of its training programme, entitled "The Principles of Corporate Governance in Government Entities". The session targeted second and third level female leaders within the government and private sectors, with the aim of promoting the role of Emirati women and supporting their leadership contribution across various sectors.

The Board of Directors of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) held a meeting to review the organisation’s 2017-2021 strategic plan. The plan is focused on promoting the skills of Emirati women, and enhancing their capabilities, in line with the UAE’s strategic priorities.

Emirati women newsmakers

Women's rights in the UAE were interwoven into the very foundation of the UAE, said Shamma bint Sohail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, at the Global Women's Forum Dubai on Wednesday.

Global Women’s Forum Dubai will host interactive panel discussions to drive health awareness and wellness among women in the Mena region.

Chile’s efforts to move forward in empowering women was discussed in a televised speech by Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, on the concluding day of the Global Women’s Forum.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, met with Queen Rania Abdullah of Jordan, and Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, on the sidelines of the Global Women's Forum in Dubai which opened today.

World leaders will gather in Dubai on Tuesday for the Middle East’s first Global Women’s Forum, where stereotypes of Arab women will be dispelled and their achievements promoted. More than 2,000 participants and 200 speakers over the two days will work to boost women’s influence, design plans to encourage their greater contribution and promote diversity in the business world.

FGB, one of the leading banks in the UAE, is supporting Global Women’s Forum Dubai next week as Partner of the ‘Rising Talents’ hub. Co-organised by Dubai Women Establishment and the Women’s Forum for the Economy & Society, Global Women’s Forum Dubai will take place on 23-24 February 2016 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and led by Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of Dubai Women Establishment and wife of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, UAE.

Global Women’s Forum Dubai will host interactive panel discussions to drive health awareness and wellness among women in the Mena region.

Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has announced the keynote speakers of Global Women’s Forum Dubai, which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, on February 23-24, 2016, at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.

Shaikha Manal praised the DWE Board and DWE team for their hard work

Dubai: In an ongoing effort to shed light on issues and conditions pertaining to professional UAE working women, Dubai Women Establishment today announced the launch of a new online Poll Analysis Report on 'Emirati Women Perspectives on Work and Political Participation'. The report is a conclusion of women's views on the matters of flexible work options, what draws women to joining the workforce,

Leading international speakers are set to discuss several key issues related to women at the two-day Arab Women Leadership forum which began in Dubai under the theme “Board Leadership & the Case for Diversity.”

The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) on Tuesday kicked off the Fourth Arab Women Leadership Forum on the theme ‘Towards Global Competitiveness’. The forum was launched in the presence of and under the royal patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Dubai Women Establishment has today hosted Dr Moza Ghobash, the Chairwoman of the Sheikha Shamsa bint Suhail Award for Creative Women, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in a session of the Emarati Leaders Gathering (ELG). This was in line with the strategic objective of the Establishment to present prominent women who can inspire the efforts of the UAE women toward better participation in the process of growth and development in the country.