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Women hold 51% of the basic civil jobs in the Federal Government

Wednesday August 24, 2016

HE Aisha Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Human Resources Policies in the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) confirmed that the UAE has made great strides to become among the advanced nations worldwide in all fields, including women's empowerment and support as well as integration of women in the social and economic development.

She said in an interview with Al Ittihad newspaper that strengthening the role of women began in the era of the late His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE and the builder of its modern renaissance, and continued under the leadership of His Highness President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and his brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Al Suwaidi said: “The United Arab Emirates occupies a high position globally for treating woman with respect. There is no discrimination based on sex in employment as working women are effectively participating in all economic sectors and assuming positions and jobs as varied as minister, doctor, engineer, teacher, soldier, pilot, administer, and diplomat.

“Emirati women have been the focus of attention and appreciation of the UAE’s wise leadership, to reach their present position today, working with men side by side in and similar jobs”.

The priority given to working women by the State is reflected in the federal government legislation granting her so many benefits, taking into account their special circumstances, and enabling them to strike a balance between work and home responsibilities. In this regard, female employees enjoy maternity leave, daily hours for breastfeeding, in addition to many privileges, including equal opportunities as males in promotion, leadership and remuneration.

In line with the UAE's strategy and the attention and support given by its leadership to working women so that they can carry out their professional role while maintaining family stability, female employees are getting a sort of positive discrimination at work in order to provide a suitable working environment that enables them to perform their duties conveniently.

The Human Resources Law in the federal government No (11) of 2008 and its implementing regulations, as amended, contains special provisions to safeguard working women's social rights, the most important aspect being maternity rights. Article (53), for example, grants working women the right to maternity leave with full pay for two months. A working mother is entitled is entitle upon her return from maternity leave to take two hours daily to nurse her child away from the workplace for four months with full pay.

Women make up 51% of the total civil workers in the federal government under the category of basic jobs, or excluding service and assistance jobs, according to HR statistical bulletin issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

Indicators related to female workforce in the federal government show the remarkable efforts by the Government to increase participation of women.  Promotion rates among women rose compared to a decline in turnover in the first half of 2016. Women’s share in total promotions was 58% of the total civil service jobs of the federal government, and 48% of appointments out of 1160 during the first half of this year.

Females working for the federal government occupy 46% of leadership and supervisory positions, nearly 73% in health sector, 69% in education, and 61% of administrative jobs, while 83 women work in the judiciary, and 277 in the diplomatic corps, a good sign of support and empowerment working women enjoy across all business sectors.

The efforts made by the wise leadership and Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Bint MubarakMother of the Nation, Chairperson of General Women's Union have been critical in the empowerment of Emirati women and strengthening their position locally, regionally and globally, and in safeguarding their rights, and they can now compete with their counterparts in the world for leadership positions, and above all can earn respect and appreciation.

The allocation of a day to celebrate Emirati Women's Day annually on August 28 each year is a noble gesture that reflects the state values and the leadership’s interest in women’s empowerment, and recognition of the role played by women since inception of the Union.

Moreover, the establishment of UAE Gender Balance Council last year, to reduce the gap between men and women, ensure women are given leading roles in the development of the country in all sectors of employment, help achieve gender balance in decision-making and strengthen the position of the UAE in the Global Gender Gap Index.

The formation of the Council comes within the framework of the UAE government's efforts to strengthen its position both domestically and internationally and to enhance the role of women in all aspects of life as an essential partner in shaping the future and leading sustainable development, in line with the UAE Government orientations in supporting women as the mothers of the future generations.

Educating Emirati women is one of the major priorities of the UAE Government. Women find support, encouragement and sponsorship through all education levels, including scholarships to attain qualification in specialized disciplines various countries of the world, something that has a positive impact on their performance and capability to occupy the highest administrative echelons. A striking example is that university graduates among Emirati women working in the federal government constitute approximately 60%.

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