As the United Arab Emirates marks the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s Union, founded on August 28, 1975, we reflect with pride on five decades of empowerment, dedication, and pioneering achievements that have shaped the journey of Emirati women. This golden milestone is not merely a commemorative occasion, but a living testament to a national model of advancement—one that has consistently championed the role of women across every domain of public and professional life.
On Emirati Women’s Day, we stand in reverence before a path paved with resilience and service. Since the earliest days of the Union, Emirati women have risen as pillars of strength and excellence, proving themselves in the most critical roles and under the most challenging conditions. Their competence, courage, and discipline have become emblematic of the nation’s spirit—one that knows no limits and accepts no impossibilities.
Our wise leadership has long recognised that no nation can thrive without empowering its women. Emirati women have thus been central to the country’s development, standing not only as contributors but as co-architects of the nation’s future. Thanks to the vision and unwavering support of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the Emirati woman has emerged as a symbol of leadership, national responsibility, and progress.
In the Ministry of Defence, Emirati women have exemplified the highest standards of discipline, competence, and loyalty. Whether as officers, soldiers, nurses, physicians, administrators, or specialists, they have consistently demonstrated that they are worthy of trust and capable of bearing the national flag under all circumstances. Their service is not just a subject of praise—it is a value we uphold, a history we honour, and a future we confidently invest in.
Today, the Emirati woman is more than a success story—she is a cornerstone of the nation. She is the mother who instils loyalty in her children, the wife who walks side by side with her partner in the path of responsibility, and the daughter who blossoms with ambition and thrives on a foundation of values. In every step she takes, there echoes the pride of the Union; in every achievement, the mark of unwavering loyalty and boundless giving.
