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"These cover various economic activities including tourism, air transport, information technology,
financial services, insurance, creative activities and insurance,” Al Marri added.

“We are proud of what Emirati women have achieved as they have been able to write inspiring
success stories in various fields and specialisations, making them the focus of everyone's attention
and admiration for their capabilities, competencies and skills that confirm that they are an
important element in any work they do,” said Al Marri.

He pointed out that the UAE is positioned 7th globally and first regionally in the Gender Equality
Index issued by the United Nations Development Programme.
Over 128,400 SMEs owned by Emirati women

Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, said Emirati women constitute
an important economic force with more than 128,412 small and medium-sized companies owned
by them and about 135,171 projects owned by Emirati businesswomen in the country.

She noted that the UAE is keen to establish a forward-looking approach to empower Emirati women
in various political, economic, social and cultural sectors.

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