H.H. Sheikha Fatima credits Founding Fathers with Emirati women's achievements

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has expressed her pride at the pioneering stature achieved by Emirati women.

Sheikha Fatima, who is also the Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, said their advancement has been due to the support of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

She noted that celebrating the 49th National Day brings back precious memories of the late Sheikh Zayed and his brothers, the Founding Fathers.

They established a country that has impressed the world with its overall development.

Her Highness highlighted the fact that Emirati women have accomplished outstanding achievements with nine female ministers in the UAE Cabinet managing key portfolios, such as advanced sciences, youth affairs, community development, culture, public education, international cooperation and food and water security.

Sheikha Fatima added that women’s representation in the Federal National Council has been raised to 50 per cent of members, and the number of women working in the federal government amounts to 19,153 employees. 

Women also account for 66 per cent of the local labour market.

"As we end a federal year full of hard work, giving, achievements and cultural gains at local, regional and international levels, we will enter a new year while reinforcing our efforts, promoting cooperation, uniting our visions, and committing to our values that led to the success of our beloved country. We will aim to spread our values, preserve our heritage, and achieve the highest levels of sustainable development," she said.

Her Highness added that the UAE’s efforts are the outcomes of the wise leadership and its vision, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces; and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.