UAE approves new policies to empower Emirati women

ABU DHABI, Dec. 5– The cabinet of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) approved on Tuesday a new package of national legislative policies and initiatives to empower Emirati women and enhance their role in the nation, official WAM news agency reported.

Approved in a special session chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice president, prime minister and Dubai ruler, the policies will seek to include more female participation in the UAE’s judicial system as well as other leadership positions in business, according to the report.

“Today, we have adopted a well-rounded package of new policies and legislation favouring Emirati women’s empowerment and leadership,” said the Emirati vice president in the session held at the General Women’s Union headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

He also stressed the necessity for enhancing women’s dynamic role in both the UAE and global communities across multiple sectors.
As for international representation, the new policies will ensure the increased participation of female diplomatic missions and representatives of international organisations, including UN peace-keeping missions.

The UAE cabinet has also agreed to set up a media hub that monitors and reports the success of UAE women, led by the UAE Gender Balance Council, in cooperation with concerned national institutions. – XINHUA