UAE Cabinet commends Sheikha Fatima’s contribution to public life

This UAE Cabinet Commending Sheikha Fatima’s contribution to public life in the UAE, mother of nations In recognition of her work to promote gender balance.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid said on Thursday: “Our day ends with a tribute to the UAE’s mother, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, who is the foremost in support of gender balance in the country. figure.”

“Sheikha Fatima’s journey to empower Emirati women represents an outstanding example in the field at the regional and global levels.”

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, received the Gender Balance Medal on behalf of Sheikha Fatima.

Culture and Youth Minister Noura Al Kaabi and her department were also honoured for their contribution to gender advancement.

Sheikh Mohammed speaks after a cabinet meeting, also known as the Council of Ministers.

Sheikha Fatima, esteemed late wife Founding Father Sheikh Zayedhas been committed to the cause in the hearts of the UAE people for half a century.

Hard to speak, Exclusive interview and National In December 2021, on the nation’s 50th anniversary, Sheikha Fatima reflects on a nation that is seizing the future while preserving its own culture, religion and heritage.

“When I witness what the daughters of the UAE, my daughters, have achieved, I feel very proud,” she said.

“Looking back over the past 50 years, I see a lot of things that make me proud.

“How can I not be proud to witness all the great achievements and transformations the UAE has achieved in a relatively short period of time?

“How can I not be proud and honoured to be with the late founder Sheikh Zayed, may God rest his soul in all that he has done to make his dreams come true?”

Sheikha Fatima holds the official position of Supreme Chairman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Women’s General Union.

But it was her early work (which has continued for decades since) that ensured that Emirati women were not limited by traditional expectations, including arranging literacy classes for women, especially divorced and widows.

“We started from scratch and we faced many obstacles due to the prevailing social conditions at the time,” Sheikha Fatima said in December.

“We have to deal with them carefully and wisely to avoid conflict with social traditions and customs – this is the approach set by Sheikh Zayed and we still stand by.

Since then, the scope and sophistication of such work has continued to increase.

Millions of dollars have been donated to social causes in the Arab world and beyond, involving women and other social issues.

There are hospitals, schools and charities named after her in countries such as Morocco, Pakistan and Egypt.

She said her work continued Sheikh Zayed’s legacy.

“His dream is to turn the vast desert into a modern city that people from all over the world can visit and find stability, comfort, happiness, care, safety, security and tolerance. I am a partner in his pursuit of this dream. Proud and honoured,” said Sheikha Fatima.