The third edition of the Remarkable Emirati Women (REW) event, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of the Nation, brought together more than 700 leaders under the theme Unleash Your Impact.
The event was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Guest of Honour, who took part in a ceremony to honour 62 graduates from the second cohort of the Emirati Women Chapter programme – a joint initiative of the GWU and PureHealth to empower Emirati women through mentorship, leadership training and professional development opportunities.
Her Excellency Rym bint Abdulla Al Falasy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood, delivered an opening address on behalf of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, conveying strong messages of support for the advancement of Emirati women. The speech underscored the event’s significance as a platform that celebrates a distinguished group of Emirati women whose excellence and remarkable achievements serve as inspiring models. Her Excellency emphasised that Her Highness’s patronage reflects her unwavering commitment to advancing the role of women in the nation’s development.
Her Excellency Al Falasy noted that the wise leadership’s support for Emirati women has always been the cornerstone of their progress. Her Excellency explained that the leadership has spared no effort in providing all necessary resources to empower and develop Emirati women, enabling them to earn the nation’s trust and become a formidable force locally, regionally and globally.
Her Excellency Al Falasy highlighted the vital role of Emirati women in all spheres of responsibility, whether in the workplace or within their families. Her Excellency said: “The Emirati mother exemplifies the highest forms of giving. She is the first school in shaping individuals and the constant pillar supporting the family and society.”
Her Excellency concluded her remarks <a href="https://menainsights.com/ras-al-khaimah-art-2026-festival-returns-with-an-immersive-creative-journey-inspired-by-civilizations/”>with a heartfelt message from Her Highness, the Mother of the Nation, advising Emirati women to continue their journey with confidence and determination, and to always serve as role models and ambassadors of Emirati values wherever they go.
Sheikha Dr Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions, delivered an inspiring address at the summit in which she explored the concept of true impact and the role of women in achieving it, free from the pressures of the so-called exceptional woman syndrome.
Sheikha Dr Shamma spoke about the importance of mental health and its role in national sustainability, noting that burnout has become a genuine concern. She emphasised that when society celebrates only the image of the superwoman, it does not empower women; rather, it risks losing some of the nation’s brightest talent under the weight of silent exhaustion.