Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) was formed as a statutory body of Dubai Government in 2006 under law no. (24) by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. DWE is headed by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
In line with DWE’s vision to pioneer distinction amongst working women, the Establishment’s mission is to champion women in driving the socio-economic future of Dubai through influencing policies, sharing knowledge and leading initiatives. Through its ongoing work, DWE aims to increase the number of Emirati women joining the workforce and enhance their representation in decision-making positions. DWE’s strategic plan is built on four key pillars, which encompass providing recommendations to shape policies; conducting in-depth research and studies, data profiling and knowledge exchange to drive engagement; fostering strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors; and developing customized, interactive programs with leading institutions across the world to enhance the skills and capabilities of Emirati women, and foster the next generation of women leaders.
