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the heart of national progress, making them equal contributors to the country’s sustainable
development.

Souad Jamal AlSerkal, Founder and CEO of Comm-Cation Consultancy, highlighted the UAE’s
supportive environment for women, which has enabled them to achieve significant success across
all sectors. Speaking at the Emirati Women’s Forum, she shared her journey in entrepreneurship
and leadership, emphasising the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and hard work. AlSerkal
encouraged the next generation of women to embrace challenges, noting that each step forward
brings them closer to realising their dreams.

The event also featured a session highlighting the achievements of the rising generation of young
Emirati women. The UAE’s youngest Emirati chef, Aysha Al Obeidli, shared her passion for culinary
arts, demonstrating that age is no barrier to creativity and excellence. She urged youth to pursue
their dreams with perseverance.

Ghaya Al Ahbabi, the youngest UNICEF ambassador for COP28, spoke about her dedication to
sustainability and environmental advocacy, highlighting her early volunteer work and global
representation of the UAE. Both young women highlighted the nation’s commitment to empowering
women and youth, showing how ambition, dedication, and creativity can make a meaningful
impact.

A session featuring Amna Al Suwaidi, Acting CEO of the Future Resources Sector and Director of
Policies and Programmes Support Department at the Dubai Government Human Resources
Department, highlighted Dubai’s commitment to empowering women as key partners in
development. She emphasised initiatives supporting work-life balance, continuous training,
mentorship, and gender-balanced leadership, underscoring women’s central role in driving Dubai’s
progress and global leadership.

Organised by the Dubai Women Establishment, the Emirati Women’s Forum is Dubai’s premier
official event celebrating Emirati Women’s Day. The forum marks the 10th anniversary of the Emirati
Women’s Day, announced in 2015 by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation. Held
at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, the forum featured ten panel discussions,
highlighting the UAE’s achievements in advancing women’s empowerment.

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