UAE Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Leadership, Global Dialogue at Forbes 30/50 Summit
New York, The Gulf Observer: UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi has reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and international cooperation while highlighting the vital role of women in global leadership.
Al Kaabi participated in a panel discussion alongside former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the fifth-anniversary edition of the Forbes 30/50 Summit, held in New York. The session, titled “Across Borders and Generations: Women Defining Global Leadership,” focused on the growing role of women in global leadership and the importance of fostering dialogue and building bridges across cultures and generations.
During the discussion, Al Kaabi underscored the importance of building trust and maintaining open channels of communication, particularly amid ongoing global changes and challenges. She noted that sustained engagement and meaningful partnerships were essential to addressing common challenges and strengthening international cooperation.
She also highlighted the significance of credible information and responsible communication in an increasingly interconnected world. Emphasising the need to strengthen public trust, she called attention to the importance of raising awareness about navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape, particularly in light of the growing influence of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Addressing women’s leadership, Al Kaabi reiterated the UAE’s commitment to empowering women and ensuring their meaningful participation in decision-making across various sectors. She stressed that education, equal access to opportunities and strong institutional support were essential to preparing future generations of women leaders.
Al Kaabi further emphasised the pivotal role women play in promoting cooperation, bridging differences and strengthening understanding across cultures and generations.
She noted that empowering women to assume leadership roles and contribute to decision-making processes was essential to building a more inclusive, collaborative and forward-looking future.
The discussion highlighted the importance of intergenerational engagement, cross-cultural understanding and women’s empowerment in shaping global leadership and fostering international cooperation.
