UAE Gender Balance Council hosts Gender Balance Forum

•  UAE Gender Balance Council hosted Gender Balance Forum
• The Forum was organised during World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025
• Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the forum

UAE Gender Balance Council has recently hosted the Gender Balance Forum during the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. The forum highlighted the commitment of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for strengthening the global partnerships, fostering knowledge exchange with an intent towards advancing gender equity which is a key pillar of sustainable development.

High-profile regional and international dignitaries attended the forum along with UAE Gender Balance Council members.

In addition, UAE Gender Balance Council President Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised that gender balance still remains UAE’s national priority during her participation in the forum. She stated about remarkable progress of UAE in gender balance “is a testament to our wise leadership’s vision and unwavering support. Their commitment to ensuring equal participation of men and women in nation-building has positioned the UAE as a global success story.”

She also underscored the leading ranking of the region in international gender balance indices that includes first place in the region and seventh in global, specifically in Gender Equality Index 2024 by the United Nations Development Program. Moreover, she mentioned that UAE comes first in MENA (Middle East North Africa) region in World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law 2024 report.

Her Highness added to her statement, saying, “The UAE’s recognition as a global leader in gender balance is the result of deliberate policies, strategic initiatives and impactful partnerships. These achievements did not happen by chance but through a well-defined vision. Our discussions at this forum are a valuable opportunity to highlight legal reforms, innovative programs, and impactful strategies that drive gender balance and inclusivity worldwide.”