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Women’s panel to play advisory role to govt

DUBAI — The President of the Dubai Establishment for Women’s Development, Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, wife of Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Presidential Affairs, presided over the first board meeting of the newly constituted organisation.

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Published: Tue 5 Dec 2006, 9:40 AM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 6:24 PM

Mona Al Marri, Chairperson, and Manal Shaheen, Vice-Chairperson, were among those present, along with other board members Najla Mohammad Al Our, Sana Suhail, Hala Badri, Najla Al Awadi, Dr Maryam Mattar, Lamees Al Shamsi and Azza Al Sharhan. Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammed highlighted the importance of achieving the objectives of the establishment. Assuring the members of her confidence in their ability to live up to the trust placed in them by Dubai’s leadership, she said it was a privilege to be part of a pioneering initiative that aims to enhance the leadership capacities of UAE women and highlight their active role in public life.

She said the organisation would play an advisory role to the government of Dubai, providing legislative leaders with recommendations on laws that will benefit women and offering relevant support to champion the issues.

Conducting research studies, endorsing local, regional and international events, participating in women-oriented programmes and building relationships with organisations that share a similar vision are on the organisation’s agenda.

The Dubai Establishment for Women Development was recently launched following the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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