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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, which seeks to enable women to lead critical national sectors.

Additionally, celebrations have focused on the historical contributions of women. Senior citizens have noted that women have long served as the ‘backbone of Emirati society,’ managing households and traditional crafts. These generational roles are being recognized at events such as ‘The Mark She Makes,’ hosted by the Al Qasimi Foundation.

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’. economymiddleeast.com · gulfnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Home Centre launched the ‘Made By Her’ campaign to spotlight six Emirati women designers in its stores. www.bizpreneurme.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sharifa Alsharif Alhashemi founded the Dubai-based fashion house ONORI in December 2023. whatson.ae
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hessa AlShafar founded Savolinna Jewelry, which incorporates Emirati heritage into contemporary designs. whatson.ae
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nouf Alzaabi is a Geography and Urban Planning student at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. gulfnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dubai Women Establishment organized the second Emirati Women’s Forum. economymiddleeast.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The second Emirati Women’s Forum drew 2,000 participants, including officials, experts, and academics. economymiddleeast.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lubna Al Qasimi was the first female minister in the UAE. www.khaleejtimes.com

Timeline

4 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Emirati 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.
6 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
United 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.
9 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Emirati 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.
11 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Emirati 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.
16 days ago

[CULTURE] 17 sources
UAE 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.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
UAE 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.
23 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
UAE 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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