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UAE- Mohammed bin Rashid honours

winners of Gender Balance Index

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(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM))

DUBAI, 11th December, 2017 (WAM) -- The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai,
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, said that gender balance is an

important element of the national agenda and the UAE Vision 2021, emphasising that
enhancing gender balance in the UAE will contribute to sustainable development and the

fulfillment of the UAE's commitments to the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development
Goals, SDGs.

This came during a ceremony held to honour the winners of the Gender Balance Index 2017.

The index features three categories: Best Personality for Supporting Gender Balance, Best
Federal Entity for Supporting Gender Balance, and the Best Initiative for Supporting Gender

Balance.

Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Mohammed said that the country, under the leadership of

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, works to invest in the development
of its people, and considers both women and men as equal partners in national development.

"The UAE continues to follow the path established by the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed

bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who built strong foundations for gender equality with the support of H.H.
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the

Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family
Development Foundation. Sheikh Zayed created an environment that enables all members of
the society to positively contribute to the UAE's progress," he added.

Sheikh Mohammed added that that one of the UAE's key priorities is to become one of the
highest ranked countries globally in gender balance. Ensuring equal opportunities for men and

women, support both social cohesion and economic development.

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