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UAE committed to shaping just, secure digital

future for women: Manal bint Mohammed

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DUBAI, 25th April, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE, through the Gender Balance Council, took part in the BRICS
Women’s Affairs Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, addressing women’s economic empowerment, entrepreneurship,
digital safety, and climate action.

On this occasion, H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of UAE Gender
Balance Council, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime
Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, praised Brazil’s leadership of the BRICS group and reaffirmed
the UAE’s dedication to global collaboration that uplifts women and ensures sustainable, inclusive growth.

H.H. Sheikha Manal stated that “economic empowerment is not only a basic right for women; it is a national
priority and a driver of sustainable growth and innovation.” She emphasised that gender balance is central to the
UAE’s national agenda and that economic empowerment for women is a strategic priority that drives innovation
and resilience. The UAE continues leading the region with progressive laws supporting equal pay, parental leave,
and women’s full economic participation.

She highlighted the UAE’s commitment to including women in climate action and green innovation, noting their
leadership roles in sustainability, solar energy, and agriculture.

Furthermore, H.H. Sheikha Manal praised the timely and vital themes addressed at the BRICS Ministerial
Meeting on Women’s Affairs, noting that they reflect a shared determination among member states to place
gender equality at the core of sustainable development and global progress. She noted the importance of
international collaboration, adding, “BRICS offers a valuable platform to share knowledge and create
opportunities for women to lead climate action efforts worldwide.”

H.H. Sheikha Manal expressed deep pride in the UAE’s remarkable milestones in advancing women’s economic
empowerment—milestones made possible through the unwavering support of President His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the encouragement of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. She reaffirmed that the UAE regards women’s
empowerment as a fundamental right and a national priority that drives progress across all sectors.

H.H. Sheikha Manal also reiterated the UAE’s strong commitment to shaping a digital future that is empowering,
equitable, and protected from gender-based violence. This commitment is reinforced through robust legal and
legislative frameworks. In November, the UAE Gender Balance Council advanced these efforts by launching the
“Guidelines for Preventive Policies Against Gender-Based Violence Through Digital Applications”, a pioneering
step towards safer digital environments for women.
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