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UAE Adopts Key Strategies Towards Women Empowerment
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
ABU DHABI, March 7 (KUNA) -- Empowerment of Emirati women is operating at high speeds, as it is a matter of great priority to the country's leadership, a leadership that views women as an essential and influential partner in facing challenges and achieving comprehensive development.
Globally, the UAE took seventh place and remained in first place regionally in gender equality index of the UN development program.
On a more local front, Emirati women took another seat at cabinet with the recent addition of Ministry of Family and Sana'a bint Mohammad Suhail as the Minister.
A new health policy has been instated aiming to provide women with highest levels of healthcare through multidisciplinary approaches for all stages of life whether preventative healthcare, treatment or rehabilitation.
The Emirati Ministry of Economy issued a resolution allotting at least one seat for women at the joint stock companies' board of directors, this empowers women economically and boosts diversity in world of business.
The Ministry and General Women's Union signed an agreement with the aim of promoting the presence of women entrepreneurs, as well as uniting media efforts to highlight UAE's effort in supporting women.
The Union launched the second edition of its economic empowerment program. The program targets various age groups, to help them start their business or grow already existing ones.
The Emirati Competitiveness Council inked an agreement with the Gender Balance Council with the objective of boosting coordination and cooperation, as well as bolstering Emirati women presence in private sector.
According to official data, women comprise 70 percent of university graduates, 46 percent of job market in general, 68 percent of public sector including a third of ministerial positions and 50 percent of the Federal National Council.
The UAE, over the past few years, adopted several policies and strategies relating to guaranteeing the rights of women including national plan on women, peace and security, policy for the elderly, and the gender balance 2026 strategy.
Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates, the path of women empowerment witnessed several momentous turns including positions at the Federal National Council, participation in strategic sector of space and clean energy, and the appointment of first female judge. (end)
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Globally, the UAE took seventh place and remained in first place regionally in gender equality index of the UN development program.
On a more local front, Emirati women took another seat at cabinet with the recent addition of Ministry of Family and Sana'a bint Mohammad Suhail as the Minister.
A new health policy has been instated aiming to provide women with highest levels of healthcare through multidisciplinary approaches for all stages of life whether preventative healthcare, treatment or rehabilitation.
The Emirati Ministry of Economy issued a resolution allotting at least one seat for women at the joint stock companies' board of directors, this empowers women economically and boosts diversity in world of business.
The Ministry and General Women's Union signed an agreement with the aim of promoting the presence of women entrepreneurs, as well as uniting media efforts to highlight UAE's effort in supporting women.
The Union launched the second edition of its economic empowerment program. The program targets various age groups, to help them start their business or grow already existing ones.
The Emirati Competitiveness Council inked an agreement with the Gender Balance Council with the objective of boosting coordination and cooperation, as well as bolstering Emirati women presence in private sector.
According to official data, women comprise 70 percent of university graduates, 46 percent of job market in general, 68 percent of public sector including a third of ministerial positions and 50 percent of the Federal National Council.
The UAE, over the past few years, adopted several policies and strategies relating to guaranteeing the rights of women including national plan on women, peace and security, policy for the elderly, and the gender balance 2026 strategy.
Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates, the path of women empowerment witnessed several momentous turns including positions at the Federal National Council, participation in strategic sector of space and clean energy, and the appointment of first female judge. (end)
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