The UAE Gender Balance Council unveiled a national survey on Friday.
The launch took place on 14 August 2026 at 6:01 PM, marking a key step in preparing the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027‑2031. The strategy builds on the nation’s long‑standing focus on people‑centred development and aims to guide policies as the economy, labour market and technology evolve.
Survey launch aims to shape next‑phase strategy
The National Gender Balance Survey is designed to broaden community involvement and collect insights that will inform priority areas for the next phase of the strategy. By tapping into a wide range of voices, the council hopes to identify emerging trends in employment, artificial intelligence, future skills and social dynamics such as caregiving patterns.
We want the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027‑2031 to reflect the country’s ambitions for the next phase, keep pace with rapid global transformations and open new horizons for talent and expertise to enrich the development journey, while also unlocking promising future opportunities, strengthening the UAE’s competitiveness, and reinforcing its global leadership in promoting gender balance.
— Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President, UAE Gender Balance Council
Council leaders outline forward‑looking approach
Vice President Mona Ghanem Al Marri stressed that the strategy’s development looks beyond today’s realities to anticipate changes that will affect people’s lives and opportunities. She highlighted the need to adapt to unprecedented shifts in work, skills and responsibilities.
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and with it, the nature of work, skills, opportunities and responsibilities is changing. The question guiding the development of the new strategy is therefore not defined by where we stand today, but how we prepare now for the changes that will reshape the years ahead, and how we turn them into opportunities that strengthen the participation of all members of society and their contribution to the economy and the development process.
— Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President, UAE Gender Balance Council
Al Marri added that the 2027‑2031 strategy relies on an integrated approach that combines data analysis, stakeholder dialogue, sector expertise and community input. This method aims to produce priorities grounded in a clear picture of the current landscape while respecting the UAE’s identity and national priorities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UAE Gender Balance Council's 2027-2031 strategy about?
The strategy aims to guide policies as the economy, labour market and technology evolve, identifying emerging trends in employment, artificial intelligence, future skills and social dynamics such as caregiving patterns.
Why did the UAE Gender Balance Council launch a national survey?
The council launched the National Gender Balance Survey to gather data that will shape the upcoming 2027‑2031 Gender Balance Strategy, expanding community participation and data collection.
What are the key areas the UAE Gender Balance Survey will focus on?
The survey focuses on employment, artificial intelligence, future skills, and social dynamics including caregiving patterns.
Who is leading the development of the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027-2031?
The UAE Gender Balance Council leads the effort, with Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as President and Mona Ghanem Al Marri as Vice President.
When was the UAE Gender Balance Council's national survey launched?
The national survey was launched on 14 August 2026 at 6:01 PM.
