UAE President hails Emirati women as 'pride of nation'

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid special tribute to Emirati women, highlighting how their "achievements" and "inspiring vision" will "forever remain a source of (the nation's) collective strength and advancement".

In a post on social media platform X, Sheikh Mohamed marked Emirati Women's Day, adding that celebrations will extend for a month, for the first time, to reflect "our gratitude for their outstanding contributions to the UAE’s continued development".

His Highness noted that the nation will unite to "celebrate the values and achievements of all Emirati women, who represent the pride of our nation and its unwavering resilience".

On #EmiratiWomensDay, we come together to celebrate the values and achievements of all Emirati women, who represent the pride of our nation and its unwavering resilience. For the first time, these celebrations will extend to a full month this year in reflection of our gratitude…

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) August 28, 2026