Abu Dhabi is set to host the “Remarkable Emirati Women” summit under the theme of “Leaders of Tomorrow”, at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort on October 18.

 

The event, organised by PureHealth in collaboration with the General Women’s Union and the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood, will welcome more than 500 attendees and aims to inspire and empower the next generation of Emirati women by showcasing success stories from a group of female pioneers working in various sectors. 

 

It will also feature engaging discussions and activities designed to encourage attendees to discover their full potential, supporting them to reach new heights. The summit represents PureHealth’s latest initiative supporting the empowerment of Emirati women, aligning with the group’s strategic commitment to developing national talent.

 

The event is being 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 (SCMC), and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the Mother of the Nation.

 

Remarkable potential 

Shaista Asif, Co-Founder and Group Chief Operating Officer of PureHealth, said: "This platform embodies our unwavering commitment to recognising the remarkable potential and capabilities of Emirati women and fuelling the aspirations of the next generation.”

 

Asif added: “The summit is more than an event; it is a call to unlock the boundless potential within Emirati women. We are looking forward to gathering with leading visionaries to sculpt a future where aspirations know no limits. Guided by Her Highness's inspiring leadership, we are committed to fostering an environment where the remarkable contributions of Emirati women continue to illuminate our nation's path.”

 

The summit will feature a programme filled with dialogue sessions, discussions, and keynote speeches. Additionally, there will be various interactive activities, including a pledge wall, an awareness corner, an exhibition showcasing Emirati women entrepreneurs, a registration office for training, a tribute exhibition, and a house of mirrors.

 

25,000 Emirati businesswomen run projects

Emirati women are critical to the UAE’s success across fields including sustainability, technology, healthcare and education, among others. Data shows that 25,000 Emirati businesswomen run projects worth more than AED60 billion ($16.34 billion) and occupy 15% of the positions on the boards of chambers of commerce and industry nationwide. In Abu Dhabi alone, Emirati women represent more than 69% of the total Emiratis working in the healthcare sector.

 

PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has achieved significant milestones in supporting the national agenda by enhancing the role of Emirati women. The group comprises more than 3,675 Emirati women in various specialties. PureHealth operates the Emirati Development Centre overseeing its ambitious vision of preparing 1,000 future Emirati leaders in the coming years.--TradeArabia News Service