Firms commend top achievers on Emirati Women’s Day

Government entities along with private firms are celebrating the Emirati Women’s Day under the inspiring theme ‘Hand in Hand, Celebrating the 50th,’ through a wide scale of activities and recognizing the vital role in every segment of the life across the UAE.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes, which celebrates 25 years of excellence this year in producing some of the best fragrances in the Middle East, has honoured three distinguished Emirati women achievers – Dr Engineer Suaad Al Shamsi, the first UAE female aircraft engineer and holder of a PhD in Aviation Science; Dr Walaa Al Shehhi, an accomplished Engineer, Certified Trainer, Interviewer, Motivational Speaker, TV Presenter, Licensed Influencer, Training and Development, Project Management Consulting, Family and Relationships, Session Management, Media and Advertising Coverage and Noura Al Attar, Media Director of the International Relations Authority, Media Adviser to the European Council of Ambassadors – who have done exceptionally well in their fields.

“As an essential part of the UAE’s growth story, Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes aligns itself with the UAE’s national development strategy and we take this opportunity to salute the remarkable progress made by the Emirati women in not only national but also the international stage – that makes all of us very proud,” said Kafeel Ahmed, Founder and Chairman of Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes.

“As mark of tribute, we dedicate the launch of the new perfume note – Niswa – to the Emirati women’s achievements and as a mark of respect, we have decided to honour the three distinguished Emirati women leaders and experts in their own field.

However, Maitha Shuaib, Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Ducab Group in her statement said “At Ducab Group, Emirati women are driving innovation across our global operations spanning 75 markets. From engineering sustainable energy solutions to leading our expansion into new markets, they play a leading role in breaking boundaries in energy, technology, and global business, powering the world’s energy transformation.”

Aldar Education leads the sector with the highest percentage of UAE National hires across its operations in the head office and its 31 operated and managed schools and academies.

On this occasion, Sahar Cooper, CEO of Aldar Education, commented: “Emirati women have always been at the heart of our success at Aldar Education.

National Bonds has announced the launch of the “Ahed Program”—an emergency fund savings plan designed exclusively for Emirati women.

Rehab Lootah, Deputy Group CEO of National Bonds, stated: “Emirati women place their families’ wellbeing above all, striving to ensure their comfort and security first. With this in mind, we designed ‘Ahed Program’ to be more than just a savings account — it is an emergency fund that grants women reassurance and confidence.”