Dubai Humanitarian City and the Dubai Ladies Club felicitate participants of 'Emirates women work-support Programme'

The CEO of Dubai Humanitarian City, Saeed bin Suloom said, "We are here today to recognize the many Emarati women who have the strong will to make a change in their lives and participate in various economic and social activities."

He added, "This initiative offers non-working women or women who are not employed an opportunity to upgrade their skills and become aware of their potential."

Bin Suloom pointed out that Dubai Humanitarian City pays special attention to women related issues and provides all possible support to the Emarati women to help achieve their goals.

Mona Al Marri, Vice President of Dubai Ladies Club said, "The participation of women in the development process of this country is considered a corner stone for progress. This initiative aims to serve Emirati women who have not been lucky enough in the job market. This initiative places women in a suitable work environment that helps them to upgrade their skills and improve their prospects of getting employment in the companies and establishments which supported this initiative."

Al Marri thanked all the organizations that supported this initiative such as the Dubai Holding companies, Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Dubai Press Club, Dubai Ladies Club and the Dubai Humanitarian City which played a vital role in launching this initiative.

Al Marri added, "Based on the success of the first year we plan to develop it as an annual event and organize this activity next year for an extended duration of a minimum of 2 weeks. This will offer the participants more valuable experience and help create job opportunities for women who show good performance at work."

Al Marri also thanked all the participants who showed a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to upgrade their skills. She also said that this initiative will mark the beginning of a series of events and programmes to support this initiative. She also pointed out that all national, regional and international organizations should work together to support the role of women in diverse fields.

Mona Al Marri and Saeed bin Suloom felicitated the participants with certificates of appreciation and remuneration.

The event gave UAE national women in the age group of 25-30 years the chance to work for two days, March 14-15 at one of the organizations taking part in this programme, organized by Dubai Humanitarian City and Dubai Press Club.