Page 40 - MFNCA PR REPORT - July 2024

7/17/24, 2:22 PM PRESSR: Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs organises panel discussion on Emirati women’s political participation…
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.

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.

https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2024-07-16:newsml_Zawc5XLL1:0-pressr-ministry-of-state-for-federal-national-council-affairs-organise… 2/3