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Emirati Women’s Month and Day celebrations in the UAE
Overview
The United Arab Emirates is observing Emirati Women’s Month and Emirati Women’s Day, with the 2026 theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’. The period, running from August 28 to September 28, highlights national progress in women's empowerment across cultural, hospitality, and economic sectors. To mark the occasion, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the ‘Mother of the Nation’, announced that the traditional single-day observance on August 28 would expand into a month-long national celebration. In a message to women across the UAE, she described them as the ‘pillars of the nation’ and ‘active partners in shaping the future.’
Institutional and commercial campaigns continue to feature prominently. Emirates NBD has launched the ‘Banat Zayed’ (Daughters of Zayed) campaign, while Wafi City is hosting a month-long promotion. In Dubai, the municipality has scheduled the ‘Athar’ exhibition at Hewi Nad Al Sheba from September 7 to 21, 2026, to showcase the achievements and businesses of Emirati women. Recent developments highlight the increasing presence of Emirati women in specialized healthcare roles, such as surgery, genetics, oncology, and advanced transplantation. This professional evolution is supported by the National Policy for Empowerment of Emirati Women 2023-2031.
As the month-long observance nears its conclusion, the UAE Ministry of Finance hosted a special event at its Dubai headquarters to mark Emirati Women’s Day. The celebration featured panel discussions centered on the impact and intergenerational exchange of expertise among national talent. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori, stated that Emirati women are ‘essential partners in shaping the nation’s financial and economic future,’ emphasizing the importance of empowering national human capital to ensure long-term financial stability.
Entities
United Arab Emirates · Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak · Dubai Women Establishment · General Women’s Union · Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The theme for Emirati Women’s Day is ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Home Centre launched the ‘Made By Her’ campaign to spotlight six Emirati women designers in its stores.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sharifa Alsharif Alhashemi founded the Dubai-based fashion house ONORI in December 2023.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hessa AlShafar founded Savolinna Jewelry, which incorporates Emirati heritage into contemporary designs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nouf Alzaabi is a Geography and Urban Planning student at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dubai Women Establishment organized the second Emirati Women’s Forum.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second Emirati Women’s Forum drew 2,000 participants, including officials, experts, and academics.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lubna Al Qasimi was the first female minister in the UAE.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesUAE Ministry of Finance celebrates Emirati Women’s Day
The UAE Ministry of Finance celebrated Emirati Women’s Day 2026 in Dubai with panel discussions highlighting the role of women in shaping the nation’s financial and economic future.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesUAE celebrates Emirati Women's Day with national forums
UAE institutions are celebrating Emirati Women's Day with events focused on women's contributions to national development, health, and the defense sector.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesEmirati women drive national progress through leadership and heritage
Emirati Women’s Day celebrates the progress of women in the UAE, from their historical roles in sustaining families to their modern leadership in specialized fields like healthcare and innovation.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesUnited Arab Emirates celebrates Emirati Women’s Day 2026
Emirati Women’s Day 2026 features month-long celebrations in the UAE, including a message from Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak and the Athar exhibition in Dubai showcasing female entrepreneurship.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesEmirati Women’s Day celebrated through various UAE campaigns
Emirates NBD and Wafi City are launching campaigns and promotions to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day and Emirati Women’s Month in the UAE.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesEmirati Women’s Day highlights growing roles in UAE development and investment
Emirati Women’s Day celebrations highlighted the growing leadership and economic roles of women in the UAE, from development roles at ADFD to gold investment.
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[CULTURE] 17 sourcesUAE celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with month-long observance
The UAE is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day with a month-long observance, highlighting women's growing roles in aviation, STEM, entrepreneurship, and the national economy.
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[CULTURE] 12 sourcesUAE celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with national events and economic milestones
The UAE is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day with a month-long program highlighting economic contributions, including AED 39 billion in ADX shares held by Emirati women and various national forums.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesUAE hospitality venues celebrate Emirati Women’s Month
UAE hospitality venues, including ME by Meliá Dubai and Erth Abu Dhabi, are hosting art exhibitions and special dining packages to celebrate Emirati Women’s Month and Emirati Women’s Day.
Sources
abudhabimagazine.ae · aipac.org · almanara.media · alwatan.ae · bizpreneurme.com · biztoday.news · cybernoz.com · dailyguardian.ae · dubaicityguide.com · dubaihotelsguide.com · dubaiweek.ae · economymiddleeast.com · elsoldigital.es · emirates247.com · emirateswoman.com · gulfnews.com · hotelandcatering.com · integratormedia.com · khaleejtimes.com · madhyamamonline.com · mid-east.info · secretabudhabi.ae · theglobalfilipinomagazine.com · uaenews247.com · whatson.ae
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