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Statement by H.E. Ali Salem Al Kaabi,

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development Foundation,
On ‘International Women's Day’

Al Kaabi:
The wise leadership has laid the foundation for a strong strategy to empower women in the

UAE.

H.E. Ali Salem Obaid Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development
Foundation, said: “The celebration of International Women’s Day aligns with the remarkable

accomplishments and milestones achieved by Emirati women in leadership roles, spanning crucial
sectors and ministerial portfolios. They hold seats in the Federal National Council and actively

contribute to the functioning of state institutions alongside their male counterparts. This has
positioned them as influential and reliable partners in the ongoing development and sustainability of

these institutions.”

His Excellency commended the wise leadership for its robust strategy to empower Emirati women,

acknowledging their invaluable societal contributions and pivotal role in the UAE’s progress. This

unwavering support has nurtured the development of women and cultivated a sense of responsibility
towards the nation. As a result, women have attained a significant position in our country’s rich

history, spanning from its establishment to its present stature as a beacon of progress and growth.

Al Kaabi expressed admiration for the outstanding accomplishments of Her Highness Sheikha
Fatima bint Mubarak (The Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women's Union

(GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme

Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), “Her Highness's efforts in promoting
gender balance have significantly advanced the UAE’s global competitiveness. Under the patronage

of Her Highness, Emirati women have flourished across various developmental fields, bolstering the
country’s growth and economic prosperity, ultimately contributing to its resurgence.”

Reiterating the Family Development Foundation’s unwavering commitment to empowering Emirati

women, His Excellency said: “Aligned with the vision and directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima