Emirati women make significant strides in private sector leadership, particularly in healthcare and education.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has unveiled a growing presence of Emirati women in the private sector. Recent data reveals that female citizens constitute 90% of all Emiratis employed in healthcare professions, highlighting a strategic shift towards leveraging female talent within medical and health fields-key pillars of national development.
Statistics released by the ministry up to last month indicate that women represent 98% of those employed in educational professions within the private sector. This underscores the pivotal role women play in preparing future generations and bolstering the nation's status as a hub for knowledge and innovation.
Significant Presence
The ministry noted that young women aged 15 to 35 dominate this landscape, making up 97% of female citizens working in the private sector. This reflects the dynamism and increasing confidence of the new generation entering the workforce.
In terms of leadership roles, women account for 54% of Emiratis at top levels (including legislators, managers, and executives), with a notable growth rate of 33.8% among women in these positions during 2024. This marks an important transition, confirming that Emirati women's presence is increasingly felt across decision-making arenas-both at executive management levels and within institutional strategy formulation.
Furthermore, statistics show that women comprise 71% of employees at second and third tiers, encompassing specialists and technicians across scientific, artistic, and humanitarian disciplines. This expansion into high-value specialties requiring advanced qualifications indicates quality educational outcomes aligned with market demands.
Skilled Workforce
Women represent 71% of skilled labor overall, demonstrating their significant contribution beyond numbers alone to include competence and competitive ability. These indicators come amid ongoing state support aimed at empowering women by fostering motivating work environments conducive to advancement across economic and social sectors.
These statistics underscore successful government policies promoting gender balance while ensuring Emirati women's representation across vital sectors-a goal aligning with national agendas such as "We Are UAE 2031." Simultaneously, they highlight women's essential partnership in shaping future progress not only within traditional domains like health and education but also through leadership roles integral to sustainable development.