The Global Women’s Forum Dubai is a strategic platform which engages thought leaders, policymakers in government, influential public sector officials, private sector partners, NGOs, academics and students to discuss women’s contribution across multiple spheres. The Forum facilitates the exchange of knowledge, recommendations and best practices through plenaries and interactive workshops.
Global Women’s Forum Dubai aims to drive women’s engagement and participation in various sectors and fields, creating a better future for all.
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) is the organiser of the Global Women’s Forum Dubai. In line with its 2017-2021 strategy, DWE facilitates the exchange of knowledge through organising programmes and events to advance women’s socio-economic participation across various fields. The Establishment also fosters strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors to enhance women’s representation and shape policies through high-impact initiatives and data-driven research.
Recognising the importance of women’s active inclusion, DWE was formed in 2006 as a statutory body of Dubai Government by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. DWE is headed by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.
