Mohammed Bin Rashid: We are proud of the success of the daughter of the UAE

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his satisfaction at the advanced level achieved by the Government of the UAE in terms of gender balance through initiatives and programs implemented by several government agencies to promote equal opportunities for men and women and create supportive environment Both of which establish gender balance as an inherent principle of statehood and a sustainable approach established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, "May Allah rest his soul."

The UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and with the continuous efforts of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has been able to enhance its global competitiveness and strives to achieve leadership. In all fields with the arms of our sons who are our bet in preserving these gains, and continue the race towards a more prosperous and prosperous future.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honored the winners of the Federal Government's Gender Balance at its second session of 2018, which includes three categories: the best gender-balanced personality, the best federal government supporting balance, the best initiative to support balance . "What we see today of excellence for Emirati women affirms the wise vision and insight of the late Sheikh Zayed who has long believed in the importance of women's social role and their right to work," he said. , And to be a key and effective partner in the process of renaissance and comprehensive development since its inception, was to the extent of this confidence and responsibility and loyalty to the country and its leadership, and proved to be the highest merit in the assigned tasks and responsibilities ». He commended the efforts exerted by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, President of the General Women's Union and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation for Emirati Women. She also encouraged Emirati women to learn and develop, empower them socially and economically and encourage them to participate in the labor market. We find it today represented by high rates of efficiency and competence », stressing the continued support of the State for women and start its pivotal role towards a new stage of active participation in the future and global leadership.

Achievements

HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior for the gender profile and the Ministry of Finance for the best federal sector in support of gender balance at the ministerial level. ), As he handed over the UAE's seal of gender balance to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance.

His Highness also honored the Federal Authority for Competitiveness and Statistics for the best federal body that supports gender balance (at the level of institutions and institutions). His Highness also handed over the UAE's seal of gender balance to the Director General of the Federal Authority for Competitiveness and Statistics Abdullah Nasser Lootah. To support the gender balance on the telecommuting system, and received the honorary shield of the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization Nasser bin Thani al-Hamli.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated the winners and praised their efforts in achieving impressive achievements that led them to win the index at its second session. He praised their active contributions in providing a supportive environment for gender balance in line with our national objectives in enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE and making it a model. Is a global leader in gender balance and a reference to its legislation in the region. He expressed his confidence that all actors in the country will follow the same approach to promoting the gender-supportive work environment by devising and implementing sustainable initiatives and programs that contribute to raising performance and Aziz is the country's leader globally.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: "Since the establishment of the Emirates Council for Gender Equality four years ago, I see a remarkable development in this file with pride that the culture of gender balance has become an approach of our government institutions. The results of the index, and I am confident that everyone will interact with the index, and work to be among the winners in the next sessions ».

"Two years ago, we launched the Gender Balance Index for the UAE in order to strengthen the state's efforts to support women and involve them in various national and developmental action tracks. Today we see the fruits of these efforts in government bodies that have launched policies, mechanisms and action measures to promote equal opportunities for the sexes, And has created an attractive and attractive working environment for women to achieve greater participation in the building and development of their homeland, a role that we have always emphasized and is a key focus in our national strategies, through which we aim to be the best countries in the world in all fields. Our citizens, men and women alike. " Sheikh Mohammed commended the efforts of the Emirates Council for Gender Equality, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the implementation of pioneering projects that translate our national goals, And praised the Council's launching of globally influential initiatives in this field that reflects the UAE's commitment and commitment to actively contribute to the promotion of international efforts to achieve the goals of sustainable development 2030, especially Goal 5 on the empowerment of all women and girls. And linking these efforts in cooperation and coordination with all government agencies at the state level. HH the Emir affirmed the UAE government's continued support for this vital issue to be the country's leading model of gender balance and a reference to its legislation in the region, especially with the implementation of the National Legislation, Policies and Initiatives package for Emirati women which recently launched a translation of the vision and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, "The aim of the UAE is to be the best country in the world in all fields, providing the best services and a decent life for the people of the UAE, which is the work of the government of the state at the moment, and includes our future plans."

Support Hamdan Bin Rashid

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the efforts of the Ministry of Finance under the leadership of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid

Al Maktoum is committed to supporting the gender balance as one of the most important issues in the country's national agenda by incorporating it into the country's financial policies and public budgets according to the best international standards and practices.

Efforts led by Saif bin Zayed

HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan's efforts to support women in the military service in the UAE, praising the sincere efforts of Emirati women working in this vital sector to achieve security and stability in society. "His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan's initiatives over the past years have extended to support UAE women in general in all fields at the state level.

Manal Bint Mohammed: Leading Initiatives for the «Council»

Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Emirates Council for Gender Equality, said that the generous care given by the wise leadership of Emirati women and the support of the gender balance by qualitative initiatives have enabled the Council to achieve the goal set by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Which was established in 2015 by narrowing the gender gap in all sectors of the UAE and the UAE as a global model for gender balance. She stressed that the council will work to implement pilot projects that translate the package of legislation and policies launched by the leadership of the state and its government into reality.

She also expressed her thanks to all government agencies in the State for their interaction with the Council's projects and objectives through the launching of initiatives and implementation of work procedures and systems that provide a supportive environment for gender balance. She congratulated the winners of the categories of the indicator at its second session, the eighth of the support provided by HH General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Emirati women in general and their support in the military service, which contributed to the achievement of remarkable successes and ability in this vital sector, noting that the cooperation of the Ministry of the Interior with the Council promises A model of government partnership for the public interest and national goals.

She commended the advanced steps taken by the Ministry of Finance under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum to achieve gender balance and support the gender-sensitive work environment, both at the ministry level through initiatives and incentive mechanisms, or at the state level through the development of budgets dedicated to gender balance within the budget The State, thus helping government agencies to create policies and programs that support balance.

She also praised the efforts of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to increase the participation of UAE women in the labor market and its qualitative initiatives to overcome the challenges facing non-working women who have the ability and qualifications to join the labor market by introducing policies that attract this group and help them balance their working life and family life And social development.

"The UAE Gender Balance Index is designed according to the highest standards and best practices, according to the national indicators of the Office of the Prime Minister in the Council of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, and the Gender Difference Index," said Mona Ghanem Al Marri, vice president of the Emirates Council for Gender Equality. "She added that the indicator aims to enhance the status of women and their participation in various national and developmental action tracks, and to find the best formulations that ensure the highest levels of coordination between the state institutions and its various agencies to achieve the objectives of the Twa Zen gender locally and globally.