Empowering Emirati women is top priority for the UAE’s wise leadership, who’s dedicated to providing all necessary resources and support for women to play a leading role in society, which is also a cause of great interest for Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, President of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, and President of Supreme Council For Motherhood And Childhood.”

“The Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs is committed to supporting H.H. Sheikha Fatima’s 50:50 campaign for women’s political empowerment and spreading awareness among Emirati women,” H.E. Lootah added. “We forge strategic partnerships with all stakeholders across the UAE to support our efforts to spread the culture of political participation among all members and segments of the community, especially Emirati women, who we consider to be a major player in strengthening the UAE’s leading position on global competitiveness indexes

H.E. Tariq Hilal Lootah

Undersecretary of Ministry of State For Federal National Council Affairs