The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said that women’s participation in the private sector grew by 23.1% in 2023 compared to 2022, reported the national news agency WAM.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said that women’s participation in the private sector grew by 23.1% in 2023 compared to 2022, reported the national news agency WAM.

The UAE adopted the Gender Balance Strategy 2022-2026, which aims to make the UAE a global model for gender balance.

The strategy depends on: economic participation and entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, well-being and quality of life, protection, and global leadership and partnerships. 

The goal is to transition from closing gender gaps and exploring best practices to positioning the country as an exporter of best gender balance practices, focusing on the post-global competitiveness phase.

According to the “Gender Equality Index 2022” issued by the United Nations Development Programme, the UAE ranked first in the Arab world and eleventh globally.