The Dubai Women's Foundation has launched the "Mental Health Journey to Hatta" initiative for female government employees, embodying the institution's commitment to supporting mental health and enhancing the professional well-being of working women. As part of initiatives to support women's economic empowerment, registration has opened for the "Professional Mentoring for Women in the Financial Sector" program, to be implemented this year in collaboration with JPMorgan, reflecting a memorandum of understanding previously signed by both parties to foster cooperation in supporting women's professional development, economic participation, and providing advisory support to participants in various programs. The institution hosted a high-level delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, in addition to a meeting with Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Future8 Group, to explore future cooperation opportunities, particularly in leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. At an institutional level, a brainstorming session was organized for employees to foster a culture of innovation and teamwork, along with the "My Health in Ramadan" event to raise health awareness and encourage healthy lifestyles, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. At a general level, the institution held two workshops for the heads of women's committees in government and semi-government entities in Dubai, under the "Empower Plus" program. One was titled "Building Professional and Personal Vision and Goals for 2026," and the second, "Foresight: The Engine of Innovation," in partnership with Dubai Future Foundation, as part of the institution's ongoing efforts to build capabilities and enhance women's role in supporting strategic directions and shaping the future. Our 2026 work plan reflects our strategic vision in developing programs and initiatives based on innovation and foresight to enhance women's readiness for future challenges. The institution is keen on building strategic partnerships to ensure women are equipped with the skills and knowledge to boost their presence. Our 2026 work plan reflects our strategic vision in developing programs and initiatives based on innovation and foresight to enhance women's readiness for future requirements and to tackle its challenges efficiently. Impactful Partnerships. Her Highness emphasized the institution's commitment to building impactful strategic partnerships with national and international academic institutions to ensure women are provided with the necessary skills and knowledge for their active participation in the labor market and society, embodying the vision and directives of the wise leadership that places human well-being at the forefront of national priorities. The Dubai Women's Foundation's Board of Directors held its first meeting for 2026, during which projects implemented in January and February of the current year were reviewed, along with key initiatives planned for the upcoming three months. Innovative Programs. Her Excellency Mona Ganem Al Murri, Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director of the Dubai Women's Foundation, stated that the first half of 2026 will witness the launch of innovative programs that support the Dubai government's vision for empowering women and enhancing their economic and social participation. These include advanced leadership programs, alongside honing women's skills in artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, in partnership with local and international institutions. She added: "Our upcoming projects also aim to expand professional mentoring and support the mental health and quality of life for working women, achieving a sustainable balance between their professional and personal lives, and translating the leadership's vision towards an integrated society that encourages innovation and solidifies Dubai's position as a global hub of opportunities and success." Attending the meeting were members of the Dubai Women's Foundation's Board of Directors: Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai's Culture and Arts Authority and Vice Chairperson of the institution's board; Huda Al Hashimi, Assistant Minister for Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs of the UAE Government; Muzaid Saeed Al Murri, Executive Director of the Executive Affairs Sector at Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority; Huda Issa Buhamid, Chief Marketing Officer at Dubai Holding; Hadiga Mahmoud Al Bustaki, First Deputy Chairman of TECOM - Dubai Design District; Fahima Abdel Razak Al Bustaki, former Chief Business Development Officer in local financial markets; and Naime Ahli, Managing Director of the Dubai Women's Foundation. Diverse Achievements. During the meeting, Naime Ahli, a board member and Managing Director of the Dubai Women's Foundation, presented an overview of the initiatives and projects implemented during the past year, which included initiatives and events for the institution's staff, as well as supportive programs for female employees of the Dubai government. Sheikh Hamid bin Amar bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, a member of the Executive Council of the Ajman Emirate, and Sheikh Rashid bin...
