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H.E. Tariq Hilal Lootah, Undersecretary of Ministry of State for Federal National

Council, said: “Organising this panel discussion exemplifies our strategic partnership and
constructive collaboration with the General Women’s Union, reinforcing our ongoing

commitment to empowering Emirati women and enhancing their involvement across various
sectors, especially in parliamentary arenas. This initiative aligns with the directives and

guidance of our wise leadership to ensure that Emirati women have all the necessary resources

to play a crucial role in achieving the strategic objectives of the nation’s ambitious visions. It
promotes the country’s position as a key partner in shaping parliamentary life, as reflected in

women’s active participation in the fifth session of the 2023 Federal National Council
elections, both as voters and candidates.”

H.E. Noura Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the General Women's Union, asserted that

the status of Emirati women, and the success achieved through their active participation as a

candidate and voter in the 2023 elections of the Federal National Council, reflects the
leadership and progress achieved by the UAE in women's empowerment. H.E. highlighted that

this achievement is a result of the UAE’s vision for women’s political empowerment, supported
by wise leadership, which fosters women's essential contributions and harnesses their sincere

national capacities to build an accelerated future of leadership. Al Suwaidi also appreciated
the efforts of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs to promote the

empowerment and qualification of Emirati women for political participation, in the light of its

strong cooperation and strategic partnership with the General Women's Union in organising
meetings, conferences and symposiums specialised in this area.

Her Excellency noted that political empowerment is a priority for the General Women's Union,
thanks to the insight developed by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the

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

Childhood, "Mother of the Nation", and her tireless efforts to advance women’s political
participation. “Her Highness’s initiatives, including the program to strengthen the role of Arab

women parliamentarians in collaboration with UN-Women in 2004, have been instrumental in