Women's Role in Arab Society - Seoul Highlights
Western perceptions of women in the Arab world have been dismissed as false and are based on a lack of understanding of the growing economic and political role of women in the Arab society, according to Mona Al Marri, Chairperson of Dubai Women's Establishment.
Speaking during a recent visit to South Korea, Al Marri cited the example of Dubai, which she said does not impose any barriers to the advancement of women. She pointed to the fact that nearly 52 per cent of the emirate?s workforce is female, who contribute over 100,000 work hours a year to the economy.
Al Marri's comments came during her presentation "I come from Dubai" at the World Women's Forum held in Seoul. Over 600 women, including government ministers, businesswomen, media persons and opinion formers attended the ?Defining Leadership and Success forum.
Heading a strong delegation from Dubai, Al Marri provided an informative and compelling presentation, highlighting Dubai and the UAE as progressive places that acknowledge women?s potential and their achievements.
Addressing misconceptions about women in UAE society, Al Marri said:"Contrary to general perceptions, UAE women play a highly significant role in contributing to the country's development.
Yet, the international media continues to ignore this fact, questioning whether we?re even allowed to work.? Praising the role of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in encouraging women to excel in professional, academic, arts, and sports sectors, Al Marri made a special mention of the ruler?s firm conviction that women are vital partners in the country's progress.
She said:"Women in the UAE hold prestigious and significant positions in the political, commercial, academic and financial arenas. This needs to be proclaimed to the world that still harbours doubts about women's role in the modern Arab world.
The media sector in the UAE, particularly, offers striking success stories. The top management of Dubai One TV and Emirates News comprise national women. In addition, we have a number of prominent female columnists and journalists who convincingly testify how women can excel in their careers.The Dubai delegation organized a workshop that saw Azzah Al Sharhan, Director of the Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP), Maryam bin Fahd, Managing Director of Dubai Press Club and Mona Bin Kalli, Events Manager at Dubai Women?s Establishment share their experiences and challenges as working women in Dubai.
Speaking during a recent visit to South Korea, Al Marri cited the example of Dubai, which she said does not impose any barriers to the advancement of women. She pointed to the fact that nearly 52 per cent of the emirate?s workforce is female, who contribute over 100,000 work hours a year to the economy.
Al Marri's comments came during her presentation "I come from Dubai" at the World Women's Forum held in Seoul. Over 600 women, including government ministers, businesswomen, media persons and opinion formers attended the ?Defining Leadership and Success forum.
Heading a strong delegation from Dubai, Al Marri provided an informative and compelling presentation, highlighting Dubai and the UAE as progressive places that acknowledge women?s potential and their achievements.
Addressing misconceptions about women in UAE society, Al Marri said:"Contrary to general perceptions, UAE women play a highly significant role in contributing to the country's development.
Yet, the international media continues to ignore this fact, questioning whether we?re even allowed to work.? Praising the role of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in encouraging women to excel in professional, academic, arts, and sports sectors, Al Marri made a special mention of the ruler?s firm conviction that women are vital partners in the country's progress.
She said:"Women in the UAE hold prestigious and significant positions in the political, commercial, academic and financial arenas. This needs to be proclaimed to the world that still harbours doubts about women's role in the modern Arab world.
The media sector in the UAE, particularly, offers striking success stories. The top management of Dubai One TV and Emirates News comprise national women. In addition, we have a number of prominent female columnists and journalists who convincingly testify how women can excel in their careers.The Dubai delegation organized a workshop that saw Azzah Al Sharhan, Director of the Emirates National Development Programme (ENDP), Maryam bin Fahd, Managing Director of Dubai Press Club and Mona Bin Kalli, Events Manager at Dubai Women?s Establishment share their experiences and challenges as working women in Dubai.
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