SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, hosted the ‘Daughters of Zayed’ Emirati Women Forum at the Zayed National Museum in collaboration with the Emirati Women Chapter (EWC), as part of the UAE’s month-long Emirati Women’s Day celebrations.
Held under the 2026 theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’ and aligned with the Year of Family 2026, the forum brought together Emirati leaders and prominent women from healthcare, law, sport and entrepreneurship to recognise women’s achievements and explore factors that support their wellbeing, ambitions and contributions to society.
Discussions highlighted the importance of women’s physical and mental health, family support, legal awareness and opportunities for intergenerational learning. Participants also shared personal and professional experiences, examining how support from families, communities and institutions can help women pursue their ambitions and contribute to national development.
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The forum featured prominent Emirati figures, including H.E. Rawdha Mohamed Alotaiba, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica; H.E. Dr Mariam Matar, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Women Authority and Founder and President of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association; and H.E. Mariam Hamad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions.
Sheikha Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ambassador of Elderly Initiatives at PureHealth, said: “The progress of Emirati women is built on generations of knowledge, experience and ambition, and each generation has an important role in carrying that legacy forward. Creating opportunities for younger and senior women to learn from one another strengthens this continuity, while investing in women’s health and well-being enables them to remain active contributors throughout every stage of life. By supporting women to thrive, we strengthen not only individuals, but families, communities and the continued progress of our nation.”
Dr. Shamsa Al Mheiri, Director of EWC and Special Projects at PureHealth, said: “This year’s theme, ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’, carries even greater significance amid the challenges and changes facing the region. It affirms that the strength of Emirati women lies in their ability to adapt, persevere, and make an impact.”
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Dr. Hamda Al Neyadi, Corporate Marketing and Communications Director at SEHA, said: “At SEHA, we believe every woman has a story worth telling, and that sharing her experience can inspire another woman and show her that ambition is within reach. We also believe that caring for women and supporting theirphysical and mental health creates an impact that extends far beyond the individual, strengthening families and communities alike.”
The discussions also explored Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s vision of women as active partners in society and national development. Intergenerational conversations focused on passing values, knowledge and experience between generations and creating supportive environments where women can participate, develop and lead.
The forum concluded with an emphasis on continued support from families, communities and institutions to expand opportunities for Emirati women and strengthen their role in shaping the UAE’s future.
