The UAE is marking Emirati Women’s Day today in honour of their contributions to the country’s progress.
The annual commemoration was launched in 2015 and celebrations this year are being held under the theme “Women a Symbol of Tolerance".
According to official statistics, women account for 66 per cent of the UAE’s workforce and have a strong presence in various sectors.
The UAE leads Arab countries in terms of gender balance, while it also ranks high globally in terms of gender equality.
In 2015, the UAE launched the National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women that provides a framework for all federal and local government entities, the private sector, as well as civil society organisations, to set plans and provide decent living standards and work for women.
This year’s celebrations coincide with the Federal National Council (FNC) election, in which 50 per cent of the seats will be held by women.
On August 28, the UAE celebrates #EMIRATIWOMENSDAY. Female achievements essential in building the nation were not possible without the confidence of our leadership & sincere efforts of ‘Mother of the Nation’ HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak & her perpetual support to Emirati women.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6 1976, was a pivotal moment in the history of the UAE as the nation celebrates its 48th Armed Forces Unification Day.
Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.
Ajman witnessed a seven per cent increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a three per cent rise in occupancy rates and a nine per cent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.
The Sharjah Petroleum Council (SPC), a Government of Sharjah undertaking, has announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Al Hadiba field, located north of the Al Sajaa Industrial Area in Sharjah.
The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences from regional leaders on the death of his uncle, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of 94 per cent of its ‘Dubai Government Jobs Engineering’ Project", which aims to support and strengthen human resource departments within government entities.
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