August 28, 2025 3:14 PM
Emirati Women’s Day 2025: Marking a Decade of Celebration and 50 Years of Empowerment
The United Arab Emirates today marks the 10th annual Emirati Women’s Day, celebrating the contributions of women to the nation’s development and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s Union (GWU), founded by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak in 1975. The day, first celebrated in 2015, was established by Sheikha Fatima, known as the 'Mother of the Nation', to honor the achievements and aspirations of Emirati women across all fields. What began as a modest celebrat...