Mother of the Nation
Contributions toward social and economic development of some extra-ordinary Arab women deserve appreciation and acclamation. Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, wife of the founder and the first president of United Arab Emirates (UAE) late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is known as the 'Mother of the Nation' made significant contributions in the establishment and promotion of women's rights in the Arab world. She also contributed in the field of literacy, mother and child care, welfare of disabled, elderly persons and orphans.
She is the President of UAE's Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Chairperson of the UAE Family Foundation, etc. At international level, she is presently holding the position of extraordinary Ambassador of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
While appreciating the important roles Sheikha Fatima has been playing for the social and economic development of UAE, I sincerely hope that not only the UAE but the entire Arab world would march forward towards socio-economic and cultural development.
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