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The United Arab Emirates is taking part in the 2018 Global Summit of Women themed "Creating Economies of Shared Value", with the participation of prime ministers, ministers and more than 1,200 female figures from 65 countries.
Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, led the UAE delegation to the summit where she highlighted the efforts of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, in the field of the economic empowerment of refugee women.
Taking place from 26th to 28th April in Sydney, this year's summit highlights women's ability to develop a more inclusive economy through partnerships with the Australian and Asian markets, and showcase best practices in women's economic empowerment.
On the first day of the summit, Dr. Maitha Al Shamsi reviewed the efforts of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak "Mother of the Nation" in providing support to refugee women to face the challenges and difficult living conditions, and guiding them to find projects that enhance their abilities and develop their skills to improve their social and economic conditions, stressing that Sheikha Fatima follows carefully and accurately all issues related to women not only at the level of the UAE, but at the regional and international levels.
She stressed that the distinguished humanitarian role played by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima worldwide is part of the humanitarian principles adopted by the UAE and its wise leadership led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates.
Al Shamsi also noted the distinguished role played by the Emirates Red Crescent under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, in delivering humanitarian aid to all affected areas in the world.
The Global Summit of Women was conceived as the nexus at which all sectors – public, private and nonprofit – would come together under the common vision of dramatically expanding women’s economic opportunities globally through exchanges of working solutions and creative strategies forged by women leaders in different parts of the world. It is a business Summit, whose ‘business’ focus is women’s advancement in the global economy. For 25 years, the Summit has been connecting women worldwide.
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