Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, expressed his satisfaction at gender balance progress in the UAE and its implementation into the work culture, heralding a more prosperous future during a new stage under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He said that President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed is one of the most influential advocates of women and their role as a major partner in the country’s development, advancing the approach established by the UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the stage of empowerment led by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which witnessed numerous legal amendments and policies supporting gender balance.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid honoured the winners of the 2022 Gender Balance Index for the Federal Government in its fourth edition, which include three categories: 'Best Figure for Supporting Gender Balance', 'Best Federal Entity for Supporting Gender Balance', and 'Best Initiative for Supporting Gender Balance'.
His Highness honoured Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, 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), in the 'Figure for Supporting Gender Balance' category, with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, receiving the Gender Balance medal on behalf of Sheikha Fatima.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid also honoured the Ministry of Culture and Youth for the 'Best Federal Entity for Supporting Gender Balance' category (on the ministries level), and Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, received the UAE Gender Balance Seal from His Highness.
His Highness honoured the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports for the 'Federal Entity Supporting Gender Balance' category (at the level of entities), and Ali Mohammed bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Chairman of the entity, received the UAE Gender Balance Seal from his Highness.
His Highness also honoured the Ministry of Community Development in the 'Best Initiative for Supporting Gender Balance' category for the "Al Sana'a" initiative, and Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, received the Honourary Seal from His Highness.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, praising her support and care for women socially, educationally and professionally, which laid a strong foundation for advancing the gender balance agenda in government, stressing that her efforts to empower women are recognised globally.
His Highness also congratulated the Ministry of Culture and Youth, the Ministry of Community Development, and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports, praising their efforts in achieving impressive milestones that led to this recognition and their effective contributions in providing a work environment that supports gender balance and enhances the UAE's global competitiveness.
His Highness expressed his pride in the successes of Emirati women in various sectors and their positive impact on the development process over the past fifty years and their role in its ambitious visions to become the best country in the world across all fields.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid praised the efforts of Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, President of Dubai Women Establishment, and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, in embedding a gender balance culture into institutional work through impactful initiatives, which includes the implementation of the Gender Balance Index.
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