The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has officially announced the list of partners for the edition of the Emirati Womens Forum 2026. The event will happen on August 27 at Madinat Jumeirah. The event will be, under the support of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. She is the President of the UAE Gender Balance Council.
The forum is held at the time as the national celebrations, for Emirati Women’s Day. Emirati Women’s Day is celebrated with the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better ” a theme that was created by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, who is called the Mother of the Nation. According to an official announcement from the Dubai Media Office, the event brings together key government authorities, private sector institutions, and industry experts to champion women’s roles across emerging industries, governance, and business.
The partner coalition includes the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as the Strategic Partner, alongside the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority as Cultural Partner. Key Partners backing the event comprise the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Municipality, and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), with Dubai Media Incorporated serving as the official Media Partner. Additionally, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Dubai Business Women Council have joined as Supporting Partners, while Hills Advertising serves as Advertising Partner.
Throughout the event, partner leadership will participate in panel discussions and practical workshops such as the DBWC’s “Women in Law” interactive session, addressing policy frameworks, economic inclusion, and career advancement across national priority sectors. Registration for public panel sessions and activations is now open through the official portal Emirati Women’s Forum Registration.
