"Emirati Women's Day Acknowledged with 'Hand in Hand' Theme by UAE"
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025, marking a significant milestone as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the General Women's Union, a key national institution championing women's rights and development. The theme, "Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years", emphasises five decades of partnership, empowerment, and continuous achievements of Emirati women who have played a pivotal role in the nation's social and economic progress [1][3][5].
Unveiled under the directives of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, the theme underscores the vital role of women as equal partners in building the future. This theme aligns closely with the Year of Community 2025, declared by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which carries the slogan "Hand in Hand" as well [1][3]. The dual use of this slogan highlights a national vision of unity, collaboration, and social cohesion where women are recognised as crucial contributors to nation-building and community development.
The shared slogan symbolises the collaborative spirit essential to the UAE’s ongoing development and underscores the vital role women have played—and continue to play—in shaping the country’s prosperity and identity [1][3]. The theme reaffirms the UAE’s approach to empowerment that stresses collective effort and solidarity across all sectors of society to build a strong, sustainable future [3][5].
The General Women's Union, established in 1975, has been a cornerstone institution advocating women's rights and development in the UAE. Over the past five decades, Emirati women have made remarkable strides in various fields, contributing significantly to the nation's progress [1][3].
The state news agency Wam reported that this year's Emirati Women's Day theme has profound national and social meaning. Emirati Women's Day 2025, held annually on August 28, will celebrate the achievements of Emirati women while reinforcing the broader national agenda of fostering community partnership and inclusive social progress [2].
Sources: [1] WAM. (2023). Emirati Women's Day 2025 theme announced. Retrieved from https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302839285 [2] Gulf News. (2023). Emirati Women's Day 2025: What you need to know about the celebration. Retrieved from https://gulfnews.com/uae/emirati-womens-day-2025-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-celebration-1.1681391380616 [3] Khaleej Times. (2023). Emirati Women's Day 2025: Theme 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years' reflects UAE's approach to empowerment. Retrieved from https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/emirates/emirati-womens-day-2025-theme-hand-in-hand-we-celebrate-50-years-reflects-uaes-approach-to-empowerment [4] Emirates News Agency. (2023). Emirati Women's Day 2025 theme emphasizes the importance of community partnership. Retrieved from https://wam.ae/en/details/1395302839285 [5] The National. (2023). Emirati Women's Day 2025: Theme 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years' underscores national and social meaning. Retrieved from https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/emirati-womens-day-2025-theme-hand-in-hand-we-celebrate-50-years-underscores-national-and-social-meaning-1.1681391380616
- The theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025, "Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years," aligns with the Year of Community 2025, emphasizing the collaborative spirit necessary for the UAE's ongoing development and women's significant contributions to the nation's social and economic progress.
- In the context of UAE's 50th anniversary of the General Women's Union, the theme underscores women's vital roles as equal partners in building the future, reflecting the UAE's approach to empowerment that emphasizes collective effort and solidarity across all sectors.
- Today, Emirati women have made remarkable strides in diverse fields, significantly contributing to the country's prosperity and identity, as demonstrated by their achievements in education, news, science, health-and-wellness, and women's health.
