DUBAI – Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak – Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation – was celebrated at a ceremony yesterday (30 November) at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Women’s Pavilion to launch the first Emirati Women’s Honour Charter, an initiative of Dubai Women’s Association.
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, in the presence of Sheikha Amina bint Humaid Al Tayer, Chair of the Dubai Women’s Association and Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
At the event, Dubai Women’s Association presented a commemorative plaque in honour of HH Sheikha Fatima, the Mother of the Nation, received by HE Sheikh Nahayan; and a commemorative plaque in honour of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received by Khawla Al Naboodah, Vice President of Dubai Women’s Association.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan said: “I am honoured to be with you today in this celebration of the launch of the first Emirati Women’s Honour Charter, which stems from the initiative ‘Emirati Women are the Makers of Generations’, as we celebrate the UAE’s 50th year – an expression of our pride in the achievements of Emirati women in all areas.
“On behalf of you all, I extend my deepest gratitude and appreciation to Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum for her generous patronage of this celebration – a natural extension of Her Highness’s positive impact on Emirati women in all walks of life – and Her Highness Sheikha Hind’s constant reinforcement that the prestigious standing of women in every field in the UAE is due first and foremost to the dedication and achievements of the Mother of the Nation, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, who has spared no effort in the advancement of women, care for children and family, and social development. We are proud that Her Highness Sheikha Fatima has taught and instilled in us that enabling and empowering women through education, health, human development, and work opportunities in all sectors is a noble effort and a great national achievement – but also a way for the UAE to drive further prosperity for our nation for the next 50 years.”
Dubai Women’s Association – Al-Khawaneej Branch announced the initiative of the Emirati Women’s Honour Charter as a sign of loyalty to the UAE, its wise leadership and to the HH Sheikha Fatima.