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Emirati Women’s Month and Day celebrations in the UAE

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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~~ 2023-2031. As the month-long observance nears its conclusion, the UAE Ministry of Finance hosted a special event at its Dubai headquarters to ~~lead critical national sectors. Additionally, celebrations have focused~~ mark Emirati Women’s Day. The celebration featured panel discussions centered on the ~~historical contributions~~ impact and intergenerational exchange of ~~women. Senior citizens have noted that women have long served as~~ expertise among national talent. Undersecretary of the ~~‘backbone~~ Ministry of Finance, H.E. Younis Haji AlKhoori, stated that Emirati ~~society,’ managing households and traditional crafts. These generational roles~~ women are being recognized at events such as ‘The Mark She Makes,’ hosted by the Al Qasimi Foundation. As celebrations continue, PureHealth’s ‘Seha’ division hosted the ‘Banat Zayed’ forum at the Zayed National Museum. Held ‘essential partners in ~~collaboration with the Emirati Women’s Journey program,~~ shaping the ~~event focused on women's health, wellness,~~ nation’s financial and ~~ambitions, aiming to connect~~ economic future,’ emphasizing the ~~experiences~~ importance of ~~older generations with young women.~~ empowering national human capital to ensure long-term financial stability.

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