As the UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day 2025, the nation celebrates five decades of transformative progress led by Emirati women, guided by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation.” This milestone year also marks the 50th anniversary of the General Women’s Union (GWU), the UAE’s leading body for women’s empowerment. In this historic context, the leadership has launched the “Mother of the Nation 50:50 Vision,” a national strategy aimed at shaping the next 50 years of women’s advancement.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, praised Sheikha Fatima’s leadership and the enduring contributions of Emirati women.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said: “The progress of the UAE has always been closely tied to the achievements of Emirati women and their pivotal role in strengthening our communities and contributing to our nation’s development. As we celebrate the Emirati Women’s Day, the launch of the Mother of the Nation 50:50 Vision reaffirms our commitment to advancing together – hand in hand – in partnership towards the future.”

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added, “The United Arab Emirates and its people come together today to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, marking fifty years of an inspiring journey of empowerment. It is also a celebration of a new vision launched by H.H. ‘Mother of the Nation’… We celebrate them as the spirit of the country and the heart of its identity, as companions on the journey, and as true makers of change.”

The 50:50 Vision outlines a strategic framework based on three pillars: family and national identity, governance and policies, and global partnerships. It seeks to elevate Emirati women as global role models, foster leadership across all sectors, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a pioneer in women’s empowerment. Aligned with the UAE Centennial 2071 and extending to 2075, the vision serves as a long-term roadmap for inclusive and sustainable development.