An attendee at Adnoc’s Emirati Womens Day event held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Victor Besa / The NationalShow caption: An attendee at Adnoc’s Emirati Womens Day event held at the …Country marks Emirati Women's Day – with event to be extended for full month for first timeThe NationalAugust 28, 2026President Sheikh Mohamed said Emirati women played a key role in the development of the UAE.The comments came as the country celebrates Emirati Women's Day on Friday. The occasion is marked on August 28 each year and pays tribute to the achievements of Emirati women.This year the event is to be extended for a full month and a series of programmes, held under the theme We Emerge Stronger and Better, will serve as a platform to launch initiatives and highlight role models."On Emirati Women's Day, we come together to celebrate the values and achievements of all Emirati women, who represent the pride of our nation and its unwavering resilience," Sheikh Mohamed said on X."For the first time, these celebrations will extend to a full month this year in reflection of our gratitude for their outstanding contributions to the UAE’s continued development."Through their determination and inspiring vision for the future, Emirati women will forever remain a source of our collective strength and advancement."Updated: August 28, 2026, 5:44 AM