“The appointment of a day for Emirati women is a testament to the advanced position of our wise leadership and the empowerment journey initiated by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who cared about the advancement and progress of women and their right to participate in building the nation. We remember and appreciate the leading roles of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the Mother of the Nation, has made great efforts to promote women in all fields. She also empowered Emirati women, locally and globally, by encouraging them to participate in developing and serving the nation in various roles, as well as by launching pioneering maternal and childcare initiatives. Our wise leadership follow the footsteps of Sheikh Zayed, who allowed the UAE to not only focus on empowering women, but also women empowering society. The UAE has become a model for many countries in the region and has broken the stereotypes that some have set for Arab women in general and the Gulf in particular. Emirati women participate with all efficiency and competence in building the society through their outstanding contributions and influence in different fields,” said Khawla Al Mehairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications and Chairperson of the Women’s Committee at DEWA.
“DEWA plays a pivotal role in empowering women by providing a stimulating work environment that not only has a positive impact on DEWA but also has a significant impact on society as a whole. With the support of DEWA’s senior management, the Women’s Committee adopted an integrated approach to various aspects of women’s interests, including self, psychological, and professional development. This approach resulted in plans and programmes to balance women’s professional and personal lives, in addition to developing their skills to best deal with different challenges and take advantage of available opportunities.”