Under the theme "Preparing for the next fifty years: Women are the support of the nation", the Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, held a virtual ceremony to commemorate the Emirati Women’s Day.
The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, the Assistant Undersecretary of the Public Health Policy and Licenses, H.E. Dr. Hussein Abdel Rahman Al-Rand, Undersecretary of the Ministry’s Health Assistant Sector, Health Centers, and Clinics, and H.E. Nasser Al-Badour, Assistant Undersecretary and Director of the Minister's Office, as well as a number of department directors and employees.
The ceremony included thank-you video messages from MoHAP officials who expressed their gratitude to the tremendous efforts made by the Emirati women on the front line of defense to counter Covid-19 pandemic.
A reflection of the UAE’s civilized image
Wedad Bu Humaid, Director of Government Communication Department, said: “Such a national and communal occasion clearly reflects the bright image of the UAE and its civilizational values. It is also an occasion to celebrate the achievements and gains of Emirati women, thanks to the unlimited support of the wise leadership and 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), and Mother of the Nation.”
“This year’s theme embraces a forward-looking vision supportive of the UAE’s strategies in preparing for the next 50 years in order to the aspirations of the UAE Centennial 2071,” she said.
Bu Humaid threw light on the vital role of Emirati women on the front line of defense to safeguard society from Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the significant participation of Emirati women engineers and astronauts in the Hope Probe, underlining that MoHAP has made everything possible to enhance women’s role as a key partner in developing strategic plans.
An example of successful women
In her message, Dr. Fatima Saeed Al Shehhi, Technical Director of Shaam Hospital and Director of the Field Hospital, Ras Al Khaimah, talked about her experience on the front line of defense to fight the global pandemic and the leadership role of Emirati women in tackling health crises.
Al Shehhi’s message also focused on the lessons learned from the current stage to strengthen the role of women in confronting health crises.
In turn, Moza Al Mazrouei, Senior Citizen Department, Dubai Community Development Authority, highlighted the historic role of Emirati women and their constant support to their nation. She added: “The success of Emirati women in all fields is not spontaneous, but it’s a tremendous effort made by those women, even before the founding of the Union.
The event also included an impressive and viral video about the meeting of those working on the front line of defense with their families during Eid Al Adha.
The participants also commended the motivational E-initiative “Thank you to Emirati women on the front line of defense”, an interactive page launched by the Government Communication Department, through which individuals wishing to express their gratitude to Emirati women will write their names and click on the “Thank you” icon. The more the participation of individuals, the clearer the slogan colors would appear.