UAE sets up new council to tackle gender gap

The UAE on Tuesday announced plans to launch a new council to boost its efforts to close the gender gap and boost the role of women in building the future of the country.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, revealed plans to establish the UAE Gender Balance Council.

The federal entity will be chaired by Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Women Establishment and wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Sheikh Mohammed made the announcement during the second day of the Government Summit in Dubai.

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UAE sets up new council to tackle gender gap