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On Sunday August 28 2022, Emirati women’s Day event will take place in “Inspiring Reality … Sustainable Future” theme. This was announced by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi who launched Emirati Women’s Day. 

 1. The Seventh Annual Emirati Women’s Day

This year on Sunday, August 28 2022. Emirati Women’s Day will be the seventh annual celebration of Emirati women since it launched. It was first launched on 15th August 2015 by Sheikha Fatima. For the reason that this day takes place on August 28 is the anniversary of the General Women’s Union of the United Arab Emirates which was established on that day in 1975.

  2. Who Launched this Day

Emirati Women’s Day was launched by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketb who is the wife of the late Sheikh Zayed and Mother of the Nation. Her Highness Sheikha Fatima is launched and is the founder of many councils.  

  3. What is This Year Theme

Emirati Women Day has a theme of  “Inspiring Reality … Sustainable Future”. According to WAM, Sheikha Fatima has said on her speech that Emirati women have proven that there is no task that is impossible, due to their hard work and innovation. So, this year’s theme also represents the journey of Emirati empowerment. So, this day is able to reflect how progress and modern UAE women are nowadays. 

It Is really interesting to look forward to the Emirati Women’s Day celebration with their theme.  And how progress of women empowerment in UAE will happen in the future.