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8/28/25, 5:01 PM Statement by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism on Emirati Women’s Day 2025 - Middle East Busine…

H.E. added: “Thanks to the UAE’s exceptional efforts, Emirati women have become key players
in the national business, investment, and SME sectors. As of the end of July 2025, a total of

128,482 commercial licenses across the country are held by Emirati women, marking a 15%
increase from July 2024 and an impressive 155% rise compared to that of July 2020. Their
operations span a wide array of economic and investment activities, including e-commerce,

tourism, technology, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and sports.”

H.E. explained that the Ministry of Economy and Tourism continues to implement supportive
economic policies to boost female participation in diverse sectors. A recent ministerial decision

mandates that private shareholding companies reserve at least one board seat for women. This
strategic move is designed to foster diversity within the country’s business ecosystem and

strengthen the UAE’s standing in global competitiveness rankings, particularly in the area of
gender balance.

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