UAE-Kuwait Women’s Forum: Vision 2035 Goals & Abu Dhabi Opening
- The UAE-Kuwait Women's Forum, held in Abu Dhabi, aims to strengthen collaboration between the two nations on initiatives promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, aligning with the UAE's...
- The UAE's 50:50 Vision,launched in 2021,seeks to accelerate the depiction of women in leadership positions and decision-making roles across all sectors.
- The forum serves as a platform for exchanging best practices and identifying opportunities for joint projects.
UAE-Kuwait Women’s Forum Advances Gender Equality initiatives
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The UAE-Kuwait Women’s Forum, held in Abu Dhabi, aims to strengthen collaboration between the two nations on initiatives promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment, aligning with the UAE’s 50:50 Vision and Kuwait’s 2035 national development plan. The forum, which convened on January 29, 2026, focuses on key areas such as economic participation, leadership roles, and legislative reforms.
The 50:50 Vision and Kuwait 2035
The UAE’s 50:50 Vision,launched in 2021,seeks to accelerate the depiction of women in leadership positions and decision-making roles across all sectors. The 50:50 Vision specifically aims to narrow the gender gap in parliament and leadership positions. Similarly, Kuwait’s 2035 plan, known as “Kuwait Vision 2035,” prioritizes human capital development, including empowering women and enhancing their contributions to the national economy. Kuwait Vision 2035 outlines strategic goals for lasting development, with a focus on social and economic progress.
Forum Objectives and Key Discussion Points
The forum serves as a platform for exchanging best practices and identifying opportunities for joint projects. Discussions centered on enhancing women’s economic participation through entrepreneurship support, skills development programs, and access to finance. Participants also explored strategies to increase women’s representation in leadership positions within government and the private sector. Legislative reforms aimed at strengthening women’s rights and protections were another key topic. According to a statement released by the UAE Government, the forum emphasized the importance of creating an enabling surroundings for women to thrive.
Participants and Notable Attendees
The forum brought together high-level officials,policymakers,business leaders,and civil society representatives from both the UAE and Kuwait. Notable attendees included Reem bint Ibrahim al Hashemy, Minister of state for International cooperation of the UAE, and hind Al-Sabeeh, kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs. The Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that the attendees reaffirmed their commitment to advancing women’s empowerment as a key driver of sustainable development. Representatives from the UN Women also participated, offering expertise and support for regional initiatives.
recent Developments (as of January 30, 2026)
As of January 30, 2026, there have been no reported breaking developments regarding the UAE-Kuwait Women’s Forum beyond the initial reports of its opening. Though, the Khaleej Times reported that a joint working group will be established to follow up on the forum’s recommendations and develop a concrete action plan for implementation within the next six months. This group will focus on identifying specific projects and initiatives that can be jointly undertaken by the UAE and Kuwait to accelerate progress towards gender equality.