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PRESSR: Ministry of State for

Federal National Council

Affairs organises panel

discussion on Emirati women’s

political participation culture

Jul 16, 202417:49 GMT+4

Abu Dhabi: 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

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