President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, have issued messages to mark International Women’s Day.
The occasion is celebrated annually on March 8 to recognise the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women.
“On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the essential contributions of women worldwide in shaping a more peaceful, prosperous and vibrant future for all,” the President wrote on X.
“Every day, your drive to achieve collective progress and uplift others in success serves as a lasting inspiration in the UAE and around the world.”
Sheikh Mohammed also posted a message on the social media platform. “A woman is a symbol of happiness, a symbol of sacrifice, a symbol of life, a symbol of equality, a symbol of warmth, tenderness and love. A woman is a symbol of everything beautiful," he said.
“On International Women's Day, we say; every year, the women of the world are more beautiful, more successful, and better. Every year, all our mothers, sisters and daughters are in good health, God willing.”
The UAE has introduced initiatives, programmes and strategies to elevate the status of women and their roles in various communities.
Among those projects is the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Women Peace and Security Initiative, launched in 2019 in partnership with UN Women.
The initiative focuses on the Arab region, Africa and Asia and aims to achieve the full, equal and effective participation of women in the security sector.
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Tailors and retailers miss out on back-to-school rush
Tailors and retailers across the city said it was an ominous start to what is usually a busy season for sales.
With many parents opting to continue home learning for their children, the usual rush to buy school uniforms was muted this year.
“So far we have taken about 70 to 80 orders for items like shirts and trousers,” said Vikram Attrai, manager at Stallion Bespoke Tailors in Dubai.
“Last year in the same period we had about 200 orders and lots of demand.
“We custom fit uniform pieces and use materials such as cotton, wool and cashmere.
“Depending on size, a white shirt with logo is priced at about Dh100 to Dh150 and shorts, trousers, skirts and dresses cost between Dh150 to Dh250 a piece.”
A spokesman for Threads, a uniform shop based in Times Square Centre Dubai, said customer footfall had slowed down dramatically over the past few months.
“Now parents have the option to keep children doing online learning they don’t need uniforms so it has quietened down.”
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