Sheikha Fatima praises contribution of Emirati women in economic and social progress
H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) ”Mother of the Nation”, today said the UAE’s leadership is sparing no effort in providing opportunities for Emirati women to prosper, be empowered and strengthen their contribution to enabling economic and social progress in the country.
In a speech delivered virtually on her behalf by Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State and Special Representative for H.H., she noted that the UAE has made remarkable progress in empowering women and praised the contribution of Emirati women in the fight against COVID-19.
The event was organised by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, to celebrate the UAE’s 6th annual Emirati Women’s Day and recognise the accomplishments of ADNOC’s female workforce as the company responds to COVID-19.
Following H.H. Sheikha Fatima’s remarks, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Group CEO expressed appreciation for the steadfast support of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation – as well as that of the UAE Leadership – in inspiring Emirati women to be key partners in the long-term growth and prosperity of the nation.
Dr. Al Jaber highlighted how ADNOC’s female workforce displayed resilience and leadership as they played a key role, alongside their male colleagues, in ensuring the health and wellbeing of all ADNOC’s employees and enabling business continuity as the company responds to COVID-19.
He stressed the importance of a diverse workplace and said ADNOC is building on its momentum of delivering on its gender diversity pledges as it looks to further empower women in leadership and technical roles across its organisation.
