DWE hosts UAE Women's Dialogue in Japan
The dialogue was held under the patronage of 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 Chairman of the Presidential Court.
The dialogue opened with a welcoming speech by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Chairperson and Managing Director of DWE, followed by an opening keynote from Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi.
The session also featured contributions from Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority; Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs; and Khawla Al Mehairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications at DEWA.
The session was moderated by Maryam Altayer from Dubai Future Foundation in the presence of Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President, part of TECOM Group PJSC, Board Member of DWE; Fahima Al Bastaki, Former CEO of the Business Development Division at Dubai Financial Market, Board Member of DWE, and Naeema Ahli, CEO of Dubai Women Establishment.
The dialogue highlighted the UAE's success in advancing women's empowerment, focusing on four key themes: gender balance, cultural identity, governance and policy, sustainability and green economy.
On this occasion, Sheikha affirmed that DWE's participation at Expo 2025 Osaka reinforces its unwavering commitment to promoting Emirati women's global presence and celebrating their achievements across various fields for over five decades. These milestones have been made possible by the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the continued support of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, 'Mother of the Nation.'
Sheikha Manal extended her most profound gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, for their enduring support of women's empowerment and their guidance in mobilising resources to ensure women's role in national development.
She stated that the UAE is now witnessing the tangible outcomes of its leadership's foresight and sustainable approach. Ranking among the top countries in global competitiveness indicators for gender balance and women's empowerment, the UAE has also become a global reference for best practices in this field.
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