“The endeavours undertaken by women in the UAE are important and honourable endeavours that are worthy of esteem.”
– The late Sheikh Zayed, Founding Father of the UAE
Over the past 50 years, there has been a growth in the number of Emirati women in all professions. Thanks to legislation and laws that have strengthened their rights and increased their participation in legislative, executive, and managerial roles, they now hold leadership positions across the nation, enabling them to successfully manage their responsibilities and accomplish a number of goals over the past 20 years. Saying that, I work in a setting where women’s values are honored brings me enormous satisfaction and pleasure, as does the same for every Emirati woman. Emirati women are delighted to have been born at a time when they can actively participate in the unheard-of progress of their nation. The Emirati women have made a significant contribution to the nation’s growth during the past years.
Emirati Women’s Day was established in 2015 by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, a member of the Mubarak royal family in the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, this day was picked to honor the General Women’s Union of the UAE’s founding in 1975. Due to the importance put on gender equality and female empowerment, several steps are being implemented to ensure a safe and secure workplace for women. This day also honors the authorities’ accomplishments in empowering women since I have observed that the UAE has made major strides toward allowing women the freedom and equality that they had previously been denied.
This year’s theme, “Inspiring Reality, Sustainable Future”, aims to highlight the ambitions of Emirati women for making the nation a better and prosperous place. It promotes women leadership and empowerment which is a very thoughtful theme considering the state the world is currently facing.
Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei is a prime example of an Emirati woman making progress in roles of leadership in the tech industry that have historically been controlled by men.Dr. Ebtesam holds the first PhD in artificial intelligence for computer science and wireless communication engineering among Emiratis.The young woman, who started her job as a principal researcher at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi in January, has broken through some stereotypes and is a great encouragement to all working women who are open to pursuing new opportunities.
On the eve of Emirati Women’s Day on August 28, an Abaya Rally will be held at Yas Marina Circuit. This event serves as a metaphor for all the women from various backgrounds who advance toward a more sustainable world by being empowered, successful, and powerful.
Recent recognition by DEWA for the work of notable Emirati women and women committees from various Dubai government agencies. Forums like these are desired by women working toward a better, more sustainable future.
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