Dubai: The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has announced the partners of the second edition of the Emirati Women's Forum 2026, which will take place on 27th August at Madinat Jumeirah under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC), President of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Forum coincides with the UAE's celebrations of Emirati Women's Day, held this year under the theme 'We Emerge Stronger and Better', launched by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the 'Mother of the Nation', Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.
The partnerships strengthen cooperation between the Dubai Women Establishment and government, semi-government and private-sector organisations. They also reflect a shared commitment to creating an empowering environment for women across sectors and disciplines, contributing to the UAE's global leadership and competitiveness.
The Dubai Women Establishment also announced that registration is now open. Participants can register to attend the Forum's panel discussions and activations through: https://ewf2026.evsreg.com
The Forum's partners include Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as the Strategic Partner; Dubai Culture and Arts Authority as the Cultural Partner; the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality and DIB as Key Partners; and Dubai Media Incorporated as the Media Partner.
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Dubai Business Women Council have joined as Supporting Partners, while Hills Advertising is the Advertising Partner.
The partner organisations will participate in panel discussions and workshops attended by senior officials, decision-makers and business leaders. The sessions will highlight Emirati women's contributions to comprehensive development, including their role in specialised and future-focused fields, as well as the initiatives and policies supporting the UAE's vision for the future.
Representatives of the participating organisations expressed their pride in supporting the Forum's second edition, which reflects the UAE's longstanding commitment to advancing women's role and recognising their contributions across sectors.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the Authority's support for the second edition of the Emirati Women's Forum 2026 reflects its commitment to national initiatives that highlight the contributions of Emirati women.
He noted that the Forum provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and inspiring success stories that demonstrate women's growing role in the UAE's comprehensive development.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said the Emirati Women's Forum 2026 reflects the boundless ambition of Emirati women and their pivotal role in the UAE's development since the establishment of the Union.
Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said the prominent position Emirati women hold today is the result of the leadership's forward-looking vision, which has championed women's empowerment and equal opportunity since the founding of the UAE.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Women Establishment, said the Forum's partnerships reflect the strong collaboration between government and the business community to advance Emirati women's participation across sectors.
Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), said the Emirati Women's Forum serves as an important platform to highlight the contributions of Emirati women and celebrate their achievements and impact on society, comprehensive development and the UAE's global competitiveness.
Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DIB, stated that the stature and influence Emirati women have achieved across sectors reflect a national vision that has consistently backed their capabilities and positioned them as central partners in the UAE's development and future.
Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Founder and President of the Dubai Business Women Council, expressed pride in being a Supporting Partner of the Emirati Women's Forum 2026, a key national platform that celebrates the achievements of Emirati women and highlights their growing contribution to the UAE's economic and social development.
Feryal Ahmadi, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), highlighted the importance of enabling women to succeed and lead as fundamental to advancing and sustaining Dubai's long-term economic ambitions.