• Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, centre, speaks with a delegation of women representative of UAE society, on International Women’s Day. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, centre, speaks with a delegation of women representative of UAE society, on International Women’s Day. All photos: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed, centre, with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, right, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region.
    Sheikh Mohamed, centre, with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, right, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region.
  • Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the country's commitment to diversity and gender equality both in the Emirates and globally.
    Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the country's commitment to diversity and gender equality both in the Emirates and globally.
  • Posting photos with a delegation of women representatives of UAE society on social media, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince also shared a message of celebration to mark International Women's Day 2022.
    Posting photos with a delegation of women representatives of UAE society on social media, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince also shared a message of celebration to mark International Women's Day 2022.
  • Front, right to left: Jameela bint Salem Mesbeh Al Muhairi, UAE Minister of State for Public Education, Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology, Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of Culture and Youth.
    Front, right to left: Jameela bint Salem Mesbeh Al Muhairi, UAE Minister of State for Public Education, Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology, Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of Culture and Youth.
  • Sheikh Mohamed speaks with the delegation of women, representative of UAE societ, during a Sea Palace Barza.
    Sheikh Mohamed speaks with the delegation of women, representative of UAE societ, during a Sea Palace Barza.
  • Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere and reaffirm our long-standing commitment to advancing the principles of diversity and gender equality both in the UAE and around the world,”
    Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere and reaffirm our long-standing commitment to advancing the principles of diversity and gender equality both in the UAE and around the world,”
  • Left to right: Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed, and Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs.
    Left to right: Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Member, Sheikh Diab bin Zayed, and Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs.
  • Maryam Eid Al Mheiri, Director General of Abu Dhabi Media Office, front left.
    Maryam Eid Al Mheiri, Director General of Abu Dhabi Media Office, front left.
  • The day was marked at various events across the UAE, including the Forbes 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi at which former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton spoke.
    The day was marked at various events across the UAE, including the Forbes 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi at which former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton spoke.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince reaffirms commitment to gender equality in UAE


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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Tuesday reaffirmed the country's commitment to diversity and gender equality in the Emirates and globally on Tuesday.

Posting photos of himself with a delegation of women representatives of UAE society on social media, Sheikh Mohamed also shared a message of celebration to mark International Women's Day 2022.

“On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere and reaffirm our long-standing commitment to advancing the principles of diversity and gender equality both in the UAE and around the world,” he wrote.

The day was marked at various events across the UAE, including the Forbes 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi at which former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton spoke.

At Expo 2020 Dubai, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Khalifa, addressed the disparity between the public and private sectors when it came to women in the workforce.

Updated: March 08, 2022, 9:27 PM