Latifa Bint Muhammad: My father is my role model and my greatest supporter

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Culture and Arts Authority in Dubai, stressed that courage and perseverance are the key to achieving a woman's ambitions and aspirations, adding that she was fortunate to have grown up in a family that includes women with a great influence in society.

Her Highness, during a session within the activities of the first day of the World Women Forum - Dubai 2020, yesterday, gave a glimpse of the ancient history of the UAE, noting that women assumed a large part of the responsibility to support and care for their family, while men were busy seeking to earn a living in diving trips and pearl trade , At an early stage in the history of this part of the world. "We need to tell this kind of story in front of people, to get to know our past, and realize where we came from, what we are, and where we are going," she said.

In front of a crowd attending the largest event of its kind in the world, which attracted with its participation in Dubai more than 3000 participants, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviewed a large part of her views on the progress made by the UAE in the field of the advancement of women, and her personal experience on The road to success, during the session in which Hadley Gamble, the journalist, interviewed on the CMBC international channel.

In response to a question about the people who influenced her with her life, Her Highness said: “I was very fortunate, as I grew up in a family that includes women with a great deal of influence in society, and my observation of them was a reason to achieve myself”, expressing her pride in working in the cultural field , Which corresponded to her interests from a young age, especially that she grew up in a house that is concerned with human culture and creativity in its various forms and forms.

Her Highness made it clear that when she decided to work after her graduation, her father was His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the largest supporter and supporter of it, as she encouraged her to engage in government action.

In discussing the support and empowerment of women in the Emirates, Her Highness added that Emirati women enjoy the full respect and support of her government at all levels, adding: “I believe that government support is pivotal and crucial in pushing women forward. I believe that the capabilities of women are developing further in light of the support and motivation they receive in the UAE. ”

Her Highness stressed the importance of supporting and supporting women in all the initiatives and accomplishments she wants in her career to achieve herself, noting the importance of the work team leader on the ground with the people he works with, considering that success comes from merit, and that women's self-affiliation is related to some size You get the chances and the support it receives at all levels.

The land of talent

On the great cultural diversity that characterizes Dubai, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Culture and Arts Authority said: This diversity represents one of the most important factors that give Dubai its uniqueness as a global multicultural city, which gives it qualitative richness, and enhances opportunities for creativity and innovation to flourish. On its soil, and this is confirmed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, that Dubai must be a land of talent, where creative people find the environment, which enables them to fly in the horizons of creativity.