Under the patronage of Manal Bint Mohammed.. Dubai Women’s Establishment concludes the “Tamkeen Plus” program

Under the patronage of the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Presidential Court, Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Women Establishment, the Establishment concluded the “Tamkeen Plus” program dedicated to the heads of women’s committees in government and semi-governmental entities in Dubai, in the presence of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of the Dubai Women Establishment, Mona Ghanem Al Marri, the Executive Director of the Establishment, His Excellency Naima Ahli, and the First Vice President of TECOM Group – Dubai District. Designed by and program member Khadija Al Bastaki.

The program is one of the qualitative initiatives launched by the Foundation with the aim of developing women’s competencies and enhancing their role in various vital sectors in line with the aspirations of Dubai and the UAE for the future. The program included 22 members from women’s committees in government and semi-government agencies in Dubai, and was implemented over the course of a full year, including a group of events and activities specialized in leadership, professional development, artificial intelligence, and mental health, in cooperation with a number of strategic partners, including the Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Media Academy, London Business School, and Hult International Business School. It also included organizing direct meetings with officials and inspiring leadership figures, which gave participants the opportunity to benefit from diverse experiences and expertise.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri stressed that the “Tamkeen Plus” program embodies the organization’s approach to developing qualitative initiatives that invest in women’s national competencies and support their professional and leadership careers, in line with the trends of the UAE and the vision of the Dubai government in building human capital capable of keeping pace with rapid transformations and leading future development paths.

She praised the support provided by the wise leadership to Emirati women and the supportive and stimulating environment provided by the UAE and the Dubai government that provides them with equal opportunities for growth, excellence and creativity, which constituted a major foundation for achieving pioneering achievements in various fields.

Mona Al Marri said that this program is a translation of the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and her continuous keenness to provide a supportive environment that provides women with broader opportunities for growth and development and to enhance their presence in various sectors. This vision has contributed to establishing an integrated approach to capacity building and developing women’s competencies in a way that supports the sustainability of the achievements made by Emirati women in various fields.

She stressed the keenness of the Dubai Women Establishment to develop partnerships and programs that contribute to preparing women leaders capable of keeping pace with rapid changes and turning them into opportunities for growth and progress. It is also working to build an integrated system that supports the professional and leadership development of women and enhances opportunities for exchanging experiences and continuous learning, based on its belief that true investment is not measured by the number of programs that are implemented, but rather by the impact they achieve for individuals, institutions, and society.

Mona Al Marri touched on the importance of the role played by women’s committees in governmental and semi-governmental agencies as an important partner in enhancing work environments that support women, noting that the program represents an additional step towards expanding the circle of cooperation and exchange of experiences between these committees, which will reflect positively on work environments and institutions. She said: “We hope that the program will constitute a new starting point for translating the acquired knowledge and experiences into practical initiatives and practices within work entities, and that the participations will contribute to transferring the impact of the experience to the work teams, in a way that enhances the culture of continuous learning and innovation and achieves a sustainable impact that goes beyond the boundaries of the program itself.”

For her part, Naima Ahli confirmed that the “Tamkeen Plus” program represents one of the leadership programs developed by the Foundation with the aim of supporting women committee chairs and enhancing their professional and leadership capabilities, enabling them to perform more influential roles in their institutions, noting that the design of the program was based on an integrated methodology that combined knowledge, practical application, and direct interaction with diverse leadership experiences.

Ahly added, “Through the program, we were keen to provide a rich experience that goes beyond the concept of traditional training, so that it constitutes a space for learning, exchanging experiences, and exploring the leadership potential of the participants. This has contributed to building an effective professional network among the heads of women’s committees that supports communication, cooperation, and the exchange of best practices between various parties.”

She said that the Foundation will continue to work on developing innovative initiatives and programs that respond to the renewed needs of professional and leadership women and keep pace with future development priorities in a way that enhances their contribution in various sectors and supports their presence in leadership and decision-making positions.

Khadija Al Bastaki stressed that the success of institutions in establishing a culture of innovation is linked to their ability to stimulate creative thinking, enhance talents’ confidence in their abilities, and enable them to explore new opportunities for growth and advancement. She also reviewed part of her professional experience that combines the business sector and creative vision through her role in Dubai Design District and her vision of the basic components for creating successful creative systems capable of attracting and retaining talent.

The conclusion of the program witnessed the organization of a dialogue session that hosted Khadija Al Bastaki, where she discussed the pivotal role of attracting talent and enabling them to contribute effectively in strengthening sustainable creative systems and the importance of promoting a culture of innovation in supporting the development of institutions, in addition to reviewing the most prominent leadership skills required to keep pace with rapid changes. She also highlighted the promising opportunities for Emirati women in the coming years, stressing that the qualitative achievements achieved by women constitute a solid foundation for further progress and excellence, noting the importance of the role of flexible work environments in developing the potential of individuals and transforming their innovative ideas into a tangible reality and initiatives with a sustainable impact.