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UAE hosts GCC policy dialogue to advance women's economic empowerment
A dialogue on women's economic empowerment concluded in Dubai, with GCC countries backing efforts for joint legal reforms, childcare investment and knowledge exchange across institutions. Led by the UAE Gender Balance Council and the World Bank, the workshop brought together leaders from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to share policies and strategies that expand women's participation in the workforce. A joint brief was presented to guide future cooperation, marking a key step toward building inclusive, opportunity-driven economies across the region. 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, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, said, 'Women's economic empowerment is not simply a policy objective, it is a force for transformation. It strengthens institutions, drives innovation, and ensures that progress is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.' Since its establishment in 2015, the Council has led policies, legal reforms and partnerships aimed at embedding gender balance across national institutions and economic systems.
Dubai Eye
26-04-2025
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- Dubai Eye
UAE champions women's empowerment at BRICS ministerial meeting
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to women's empowerment on the global stage, taking part in the BRICS Women's Affairs Ministerial Meeting in Brazil. The Emirati delegation highlighted the UAE's progress in gender balance, digital safety, entrepreneurship and climate leadership, with the active involvement of women. Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of UAE Gender Balance Council, praised Brazil's leadership of the BRICS group and stressed that women's economic empowerment is a national priority and key to sustainable growth. She outlined the UAE's achievements, including laws supporting equal pay, parental leave and women's leadership in green innovation. Mona Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, showcased the UAE's success in female entrepreneurship, noting that Emirati women make up 18 per cent of entrepreneurs, with over 77 per cent under the age of 40. The number of female entrepreneurs in the country increased to 25,000 by 2021. Al Marri also addressed the UAE's leadership in digital safety and climate action, with women holding key roles in the UAE's COP28 delegation and space programme. The UAE's active participation reflects its ongoing efforts to collaborate globally on gender equality and create inclusive opportunities for women across all sectors. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 25, 2025
