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ARN News Center
05-07-2025
- Politics
- ARN News Center
Emirati Women's Day to be themed 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'
Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, 'The Mother of the Nation', Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the official theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025 has been approved as 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'. Marked annually on August 28, this year's occasion coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the General Women's Union in 1975. The theme reflects a national celebration of community partnership and the continuous achievements of Emirati women across five decades. The directive aligns with the announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, designating 2025 as the Year of Community under the theme Hand in Hand. It underscores the country's vision of strengthening national cohesion and reaffirming the essential role of Emirati women as partners in the nation's journey of development and progress. This year's theme carries profound national and social meaning, symbolising the participatory spirit that defines the UAE's approach to women's empowerment. It also affirms the need to continue advancing through collaboration across all segments of society. The theme approval comes within the framework of the continued efforts led by the General Women's Union under the guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, since its establishment as a national institution supporting women's causes and affirming their central role in the UAE's development. Through her visionary leadership, the Union has built an integrated system rooted in empowerment and anchored in the values of identity, solidarity, and community partnership. Emirati Women's Day serves as a national occasion to take pride in the accomplishments of Emirati women and renew the pledge to work hand in hand with men, guided by the leadership's conviction that empowering women is empowering the nation, and that investing in women's potential is a driver of sustainable development and national advancement.


Dubai Eye
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
Emirati Women's Day to be themed 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'
Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, 'The Mother of the Nation', Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the official theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025 has been approved as 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'. Marked annually on August 28, this year's occasion coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the General Women's Union in 1975. The theme reflects a national celebration of community partnership and the continuous achievements of Emirati women across five decades. The directive aligns with the announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, designating 2025 as the Year of Community under the theme Hand in Hand. It underscores the country's vision of strengthening national cohesion and reaffirming the essential role of Emirati women as partners in the nation's journey of development and progress. This year's theme carries profound national and social meaning, symbolising the participatory spirit that defines the UAE's approach to women's empowerment. It also affirms the need to continue advancing through collaboration across all segments of society. The theme approval comes within the framework of the continued efforts led by the General Women's Union under the guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, since its establishment as a national institution supporting women's causes and affirming their central role in the UAE's development. Through her visionary leadership, the Union has built an integrated system rooted in empowerment and anchored in the values of identity, solidarity, and community partnership. Emirati Women's Day serves as a national occasion to take pride in the accomplishments of Emirati women and renew the pledge to work hand in hand with men, guided by the leadership's conviction that empowering women is empowering the nation, and that investing in women's potential is a driver of sustainable development and national advancement.


TAG 91.1
05-07-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
Emirati Women's Day to be themed 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'
Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, 'The Mother of the Nation', Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the official theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025 has been approved as 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'. Marked annually on August 28, this year's occasion coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the General Women's Union in 1975. The theme reflects a national celebration of community partnership and the continuous achievements of Emirati women across five decades. The directive aligns with the announcement by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, designating 2025 as the Year of Community under the theme Hand in Hand. It underscores the country's vision of strengthening national cohesion and reaffirming the essential role of Emirati women as partners in the nation's journey of development and progress. This year's theme carries profound national and social meaning, symbolising the participatory spirit that defines the UAE's approach to women's empowerment. It also affirms the need to continue advancing through collaboration across all segments of society. The theme approval comes within the framework of the continued efforts led by the General Women's Union under the guidance of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, since its establishment as a national institution supporting women's causes and affirming their central role in the UAE's development. Through her visionary leadership, the Union has built an integrated system rooted in empowerment and anchored in the values of identity, solidarity, and community partnership. Emirati Women's Day serves as a national occasion to take pride in the accomplishments of Emirati women and renew the pledge to work hand in hand with men, guided by the leadership's conviction that empowering women is empowering the nation, and that investing in women's potential is a driver of sustainable development and national advancement.


Al Etihad
26-06-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Fatima bint Mubarak congratulates wives of Arab, Islamic leaders on new Hijri Year
26 June 2025 14:07 ABU DHABI (WAM)Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has sent congratulatory messages to the wives of kings, presidents and emirs of the Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the new Hijri Year 1447. Her Highness Sheikha Fatima wished them good health and happiness and more progress, prosperity, pride and glory to the Arab and Muslim nations.


Al Etihad
24-06-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, General Women's Union launches National Programme for Qualifying Cadres for Women's and Girls' Rights
24 June 2025 19:59 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of the Nation, the General Women's Union, Permanent Committee for Human Rights, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in MENA has launched the National Programme for Qualifying Cadres for Women's and Girls' programme is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to advocate for gender equality, reinforcing the UAE's efforts to empower women and supporting the national vision to promote gender equality and implement best practices in human rights. The programme offers a training curriculum covering the latest mechanisms, developments, and relevant laws, reflecting core community values and affirming the role of women in shaping the UAE's future across all aspects of society. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi