Sheikha Manal speaks on how gender balance is top priority for UAE

Sheikha Manal speaks on how gender balance is top priority for UAE

President of UAE Gender Balance Council emphasises role of women in climate action ahead of COP28

By Web Desk Published: Mon 7 Aug 2023, 7:03 PM

Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of UAE Gender Balance Council, wife of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, confirmed that enhancing gender balance is a long-standing priority for the UAE and women play a vital role in achieving prosperity and stability and contribute effectively to sustainable economic growth.

She affirmed the UAE’s commitment to involving the international community in its successful journey in gender balance – which has seen remarkable progress due to the wise leaderships unwavering support and dedication. She indicated some laws and legislative improvements that have been issued in recent years, which the UAE followed since its establishment and contributed to raising the UAE’s global competitiveness in this vital file. Adding that the UAE, within the framework of its permanent cooperative approach, welcomes cooperation and exchange of knowledge and innovation with members of the G20 and international partners to develop implementable strategies that work to advance gender balance in the region and the world.

The UAE participated in the G20