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Press Release

Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises
panel discussion on Emirati women’s political participation

culture

Abu Dhabi, July 16, 2024: As part of its ongoing endeavour to promote awareness about

parliamentary life and develop political participation among all sections of society, particularly
women, the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, in collaboration with the

General Women’s Union, will organise a panel discussion on women’s political participation

culture titled ‘Political Empowerment Dialogue.’ The event will take place at the headquarters
of the General Women’s Union.

This session fulfills the strategic objective of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council

Affairs to nurture a culture of political participation among the Emirati citizens and to build on
the achievements of the country’s five decade long parliamentary career. This is to achieve

citizens' aspirations and contribute to the objectives of national visions and strategies,

reinforcing the country’s leadership in various fields and sectors.

The panel discussion will feature members of the Federal National Council, including Her
Excellency Hashima Yasser Al-Afari and Her Excellency Aisha Khamis Al Dhanhani, who

will share their unique experiences from the fifth session of the 2023 Federal National Council
elections and highlight the accomplishments of Emirati women in parliamentary life in the

country. Joining the panel will be Prof. Ahlam Al-Lamki, Head of the Research and

Development Department at the General Women’s Union, who will discuss the importance of
women’s political engagement and the pivotal role of the General Women’s Union in fostering

a culture of active participation among Emirati women in shaping the future of parliamentary

life in the country.