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9/2/24, 5:16 PM PRESSR: Ministry of Economy organizes event to celebrate Emirati Women's Day 2024 — TradingView News
In her speech at the event, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei expressed her gratitude and

appreciation to Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the

General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and
Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation,

Mother of the Nation. She acknowledged the remarkable efforts that Her

Highness has made and continues to make for Emirati women, highlighting her

strong commitment to empowering women in society and providing all the

necessary resources to cultivate their leadership and sense of responsibility.
This dedication has significantly enhanced the status of women in both regional

and international stages.

H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, said: “This Emirati Women's Day event is a significant

opportunity to connect with women entrepreneurs, listen to them, and

encourage them to establish innovative and entrepreneurial projects across

various economic sectors, particularly in emerging economic fields such as

technology and AI. It also provides a space for discussion and consultation about
the future of entrepreneurship in the country, exchange best practices and

experiences, as well as address the challenges hindering the growth and

prosperity of women-led entrepreneurial ventures.”

Her Excellency said that the Ministry of Economy, alongside its partners from

both public and private sectors, remains committed to launching innovative

initiatives and programmes aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs and
SME-owners. These efforts are designed to help them establish their businesses

and engage in economic activities, while also providing opportunities and

resources that support the growth of their projects. Additionally, the Ministry

strives to assist these women in gaining the experience and skills necessary for

the job market. This initiative is part of a broader vision to reinforce the UAE's

status as a global hub for entrepreneurship and the new economy by the next
decade, in alignment with the goals of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.

During the event, Her Excellency highlighted several initiatives and

opportunities offered by the Ministry of Economy to support Emirati women

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