Gender parity on UAE council

Parity between the gender is to be established within the UAE’s Federal National Council, according to a decree issued by the country’s president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Parity between the gender is to be established within the UAE’s Federal National Council, according to a decree issued by the country’s president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The 50-50 parity between men and women on the 40-strong advisory council will be established for the coming term. It reflects the country’s determination to empower Emirati women.