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‘Emirati Woman: Distinction and Innovation’ conference kicks off in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, 9th March 2016 (WAM) - The conference on ‘Emirati Woman: Distinction and Innovation’, opened here yesterday under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC). Attending the opening were Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC) and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. In a speech delivered on her behalf by the Secretary General of SCMC Al Reem Abdullah al Falasi, Sheikha Fatima said the UAE, under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had attached great importance to the women empowerment. "The Emirati woman has become a key partner in the sustainable development process. The UAE has the highest number of female ministers in the Arab world. Our women are also working in judiciary, renewable energy, aerospace, engineering, civil and military aviation and in the interior ministry," she added. In his keynote speech, Sheikh Saif praised Sheikha Fatima's efforts and initiatives for the development and empowerment of women. "The women of the UAE have come a long way, thanks to the support given by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan. This support has continued under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and enabled women to embrace the culture of innovation, in line with the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum," he said. He urged more efforts to encourage women and to sustain the achievements, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces for knowledge transfer and innovation. Dr. Amal Al Qubaisi lauded Sheikha Fatima, the Mother of the Nation, saying she set a shining example of the excellence and wisdom. She also saluted the mothers of the martyrs who were a role model for sacrifices, pride and patriotism. Present were Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs and other senior officials. – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395292576063.html

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