The celebration will take place on 28 August under the theme ‘Hand in Hand’
A golden celebration will take place on 28 August this year as Emirati Women’s Day 2025 shines a spotlight on five incredible decades of women’s achievements in the UAE.
This year’s theme, ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,’ is all about unity, progress, and honoring the powerful role women have played, and continue to play, in shaping the nation.
From boardrooms to classrooms, from art to innovation, Emirati women have made their mark every step of the way.
The date also marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the General Women’s Union in 1975, a milestone moment that planted the seeds of a movement for empowerment, equality, and leadership.
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What’s beautiful about this year’s celebration is the message at its heart: progress happens when we work together.
The theme ties into a wider national focus on community and collaboration, reminding us that building a strong future means standing side by side, women and men, old and young, every step of the way.
Emirati Women’s Day is about dreaming forward and is a chance to reflect on how far women have come, to share stories of resilience and success, and to inspire the next generation to aim even higher.
Whether you’re hosting a community gathering, sharing a tribute to a role model, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the amazing women in your life, this year’s celebration is a call to come together, hand in hand, and honour 50 years of impact, leadership, and sisterhood.
So, here’s to the mothers, daughters, sisters, leaders, creators, and change-makers. Here’s to 50 years of heart, courage, and collaboration.
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