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7 Emirati Female Ministers You Should Know

Who run the world? Emirati Women and all women.

The UAE is one of the GCC’s leading countries when it comes to gender equality. Celebrated annually on 28th August, Emirati Women’s Day covers what International Women’s Day does – but specifically about Emirati women. Founded in 2015 by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, who is also knows as the Mother of the Nation in the United Arab Emirates, Emirati Women’s Day honors the achievements of the Emirati women over the last 50 years, whilst supporting their ambitions for the future. The theme for this year's 2022 Emirati Women's Day will be "Inspiring Reality... Sustainable Future."

This particular theme conveys the changes that are underway within Emirati society and how it is becoming more aware and female-friendly every single year – and of course, none of this would have been made possible had it not been for the efforts made by the people in power, in this case being Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak.

Celebrating the achievements of Emirati women on August 28th, they have excelled in a number of fields and industries – and taken top positions that were once reserved for men only. This year, with the theme of “Inspiring Reality…Sustainable Future,” we are highlighting the inspirational women in power worth knowing about…

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HE Dr Maitha Bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State

HE Dr Maitha Bint Salem Al Shamsi joined the Federal Government in 2008, and now serves as the Minister of State as well as an Advisor to, founder of Emirati Women’s Day, HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. As well as working within the cabinet, she also chaired the Marriage Fund between 2008 and 2016 and holds several academic positions at the United Arab Emirates University, including Vice Chancellor for Scientific Research.

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