ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) Mother of the Nation, received today Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah.
During the meeting at the Al Reef Palace, Her Highness welcomed Queen Rania, wishing her a successful visit and pleasant stay in the UAE. H.H. Sheikha Fatima congratulated her and King Abdullah II of Jordan on winning the Zayed Human Fraternity Award for 2022 in recognition of their efforts and initiatives in consolidating the values of fraternity, tolerance and coexistence among different peoples and cultures.
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima and Queen Rania discussed ways to further enhance the ongoing cooperation between women’s institutions concerned with family and childhood in the UAE and their counterparts in Jordan.
Her Highness briefed Queen Rania on the UA?’s efforts and initiatives on empowering women in the UAE and enhancing their role in society, in addition to what women have achieved thanks to the opportunities and support they receive to accelerate their contributions to the development of their society and advance its progress at various levels.
Sheikha Fatima added that the leadership in the UAE has always been keen to provide all tools to advance the role of women in the development drive and the UAE National Agenda since the founding of the nation by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his founding brothers.
“President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is following their path in a way that has enabled women to demonstrate their capabilities and achieve success and excellence in various fields inside and outside the country.”
For her part, Queen Rania expressed her appreciation for the achievements made by women in the UAE, who, she said, set a role model for engaging in the development, and contributing to the progress of their society.
She also praised the role of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima in supporting humanitarian work through her qualitative initiatives that contribute to improving the lives of the target groups, especially in the fields of education and health, in addition to Her Highness’ efforts in areas of women’s empowerment.
She expressed her thanks and appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality she received during her visit to the country.
Source: Emirates News Agency