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Podcast: Beyond the Headlines
Episode: Emirati Women’s Day - The power of sisters
Description: Unique and empowered. This is what it feels to be an Emirati woman. It is a blend of embracing one's roots and cultural identity, while evolving every day in a dynamic and diverse country, to contribute to the development of the nation.
For that reason, every year on August 28, Emirati women come together to appreciate their efforts, celebrate their work and highlight their achievements.
The Emirati Women’s Day was launched in 2015 by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, wife of the late founding father Sheikh Zayed, and known as the Mother of the Nation. It was to...