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Celebrating Emirati Businesswomen and Entrepreneurs on Emirati Women's Day

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Sep 2024

As part of the U.A.E.’s annual Emirati Women’s Day celebrations, the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council and the Abu Dhabi Chamber hosted an event on August 28, 2024, under the theme “We Collaborate for Tomorrow,” celebrating the role and achievements of Emirati women.

Celebrating Emirati Businesswomen and Entrepreneurs on Emirati Women's Day

The Emirati Women’s Day event featured a variety of activities, including a live demonstration of traditional Emirati weaving techniques, celebrating the beauty and richness of the culture through traditional handicrafts. Additionally, the Mubdi’ah Pop-Up Market showcased women’s unique creations and services.

Attendees on the day included prominent Emirati and Arab women, including Asma Al Fahim, Chairwoman of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, and Board Member Noor Al Tamimi. Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, moderated a panel bringing together a group of inspiring women who shared their diverse insights and experiences.

Al Omian extended her congratulations to Emirati women and expressed her deep appreciation and gratitude to Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation,” for her visionary leadership and tireless efforts in empowering Emirati women through initiatives established in key institutions, including the General Women’s Union, the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and the Family Development Foundation.

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