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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.

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

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.