On August 28, 2025, the United Arab Emirates “Hand in Hand, we celebrate the 50 -year celebration,” will mark the tenth edition of Emirati Women’s Day under the theme, in memory of the Golden Jubilee of the General Women’s Association. This year’s celebration highlighted not only the growth of five decades under the leadership of rich women, but also aligned with the UAE’s nationwide “year” initiative.
Origin and purpose of Imirati Women’s Day
The Emirati Women’s Day, which is seen annually on August 28, was founded by her His Excellency Shekha Fatima Bint Mubarak, “Nation’s mother,”, which in 1975, in honor of the establishment of the General Women’s Association (GWU), in 2025, it holds a deep importance as it is the 50th anniversary of GWU. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand, V Jashn 50 years,” was unveiled under the instructions of her His Excellency Shekha Fatima. This reflects both the historical achievements and associates of the rich women who have shaped her journey. The topic aligns with the national initiative to align 2025 as the “year of the community”, which strengthens the collective attitude towards sustainable development. Her Queen Shekha Fatima serves as the President of the General Women’s Association, the President of the Supreme Council for maternity and childhood and the supreme president of the family development Foundation. She is widely recognized as a pioneer of the UAE’s women’s movement, a combination of modern values ​​with a firm grounding in Arab and Islamic traditions.
GWU leader on the role of Emiti women
Speaking before the occasion, General Secretary of the General Women’s Association (GWU), Nora Khalifa Al Suvedi underlined the importance of the day as a national moment to reflect the contribution of Amirti women. In a statement to The Emirates News Agency (WAM), he said:“Amirti Women’s Day is a fundamental national opportunity to remember the achievements of Amirti women, which have proved more than fifty years, which have proved their ability to lead, give and contribute effectively in the country’s development journey.” Al Suvedi emphasized that the opportunity reflects the leadership vision of the United Arab Emirates, confirming the important role of women in shaping a harmonious and rich society. He highlighted the champion support and initiative by the champion by His Majesty Shekha Fatima in enabling women in education, economy and social sectors.He said, “HH Shekha Fatima’s efforts are important in empowering Amirti women and strengthening their role in social, educational and economic fields,” he said, cooperation between institutions and society is necessary for the creation of a national model that gives importance to the contribution of women.
Representation and legal reform of women in UAE
Amirati Women’s Day 2025 comes when the UAE has strengthened its global status in gender equality. The country ranks globally 13th and 1 regional in the 2025 UNDP gender equality index, reflection of stable institutional reforms and inclusion efforts. Important milestones are in:
- Federal decree-law number 27 of 2018, making equal pay compulsory for men and women in the federal government.
- Ensuring equal pay for equal work in the federal decree-law number 33 of 2021, private sector.
These laws have paved the route of 2023-2031 for the empowerment of Emirati women for national policy, which “we cooperate for tomorrow.” The aim of the strategy is to enable equal participation in all fields and improve the quality of life. It serves as a national structure for federal and local governments, private enterprises and policy makers in civil society. Women currently occupy:
- 50% seats in the Federal National Council, keeping the United Arab Emirates among global leaders in gender-balanced parliamentary representation.
- 26% ministerial posts, education, climate change, community development and family matters are overseen.
Ahead:
- Emiti women are responsible for 71% of the United Arab Emirates citizens in public and private sectors.
- He holds 63% of the leadership positions in the federal government.
- 13% of UAE ambassadors abroad are women.
Economic and educational roles of Imiri women
Empi women have also established themselves as key drivers in business and innovation:
- The United Arab Emirates has more than 25,000 businesswoman more than 50,000 commercial licenses.
- Their collective investment is more than 60 billion.
In education and science:
- Women make 46% of stem graduates.
- They represent 50% of the national workforce in the space sector.
- Overall, women account for 55% of the total labor force in the United Arab Emirates.
On the Global Front, the UAE efforts expand to the International Women Empowerment Initiative. This includes:
- Shekha Fatima Bint Mubarak women, peace and security initiative, which supports the roles of women in peace, dialogue and development globally.
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Arab women’s economic empowerment The observatory presented at the 2023 Leaders Summit is aimed at supporting entrepreneurship and inter-inner participation. - Shekha Fatima initiative to empower rural women in Africa targets sustainable development in the agricultural sector.