In celebration of International Women’s Day.
ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2020 (WAM) — The “Pride of the Nation” office affirmed that the leadership of the United Arab Emirates is keen to honor women, empower them, and support their participation in all vital fields and sectors in the country.
The office stated – in a press statement on the occasion of International Women’s Day – that thanks to the support and directives of the wise leadership, the UAE has become a model in adopting initiatives that concern women and attaches great importance to their issues, as they are an active and essential element in society. Responsibility in various workplaces.
The “Pride of the Nation” office indicated that the United Arab Emirates adopted the approach of empowering women, which was evident in the statement of the founder of the state, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “may God rest his soul in peace” (that women are not only half of society in terms of numbers, but they are also in terms of Participation in the responsibility of preparing the rising generations and raising them in a sound and integrated way.
The “Pride of the Nation” office also confirmed that women have proven their worth through their distinguished capabilities, and the farsightedness of the wise leadership in their abilities, as they set the finest examples in raising generations qualified to contribute to building a sustainable future for all members of society, and made the highest sacrifices on the front lines, especially in the period In which the Covid-19 virus invaded the world, where she bore enormous burdens to balance between her work and her concern for her family, and proved her skill in managing crises inside and outside the home, and formed the first line of defense for her family along with performing her role perfectly in the front lines of the health sector and the areas of crisis management. And disasters, so that it clearly stands out as the main element that guides the family according to the correct and studied principles, starting from raising children and ending with carrying out its work in the first line of defense.
And in a meeting with some of the most prominent women to talk regarding the challenges they faced during the pandemic; Dr. Rania Zainuddin, a chest specialist at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, said: The COVID-19 pandemic posed a great challenge for women compared to all members of society, and the biggest challenge for us was balancing our work with our family and social responsibilities that were mixed with feelings of fear for our family members, and our keenness To avoid infecting them, especially the elderly.
She added: The great support from all sides helped me to pass this stage easily and safely, and I had the honor to be one of the heroes of the first line of defense and the continuous presence in the front lines to confront the virus.
And she continued: My fear for myself or my family did not stop me from doing my duty, visiting every patient, following up on his health condition, and raising his morale. in working away from fear and tension, especially in the early stages of the pandemic; And with the provision of treatment plans by the responsible health authorities in the country, in addition to continuous and effective communication with specialized support groups to exchange views on how to combat the virus, all of this had a prominent role in reaching the stage of reassurance, and contributing to reaching the stage of recovery in the country in all government and private hospitals. successfully eradicating the virus.
Dr. Rania concluded: I would like to thank the Pride of the Nation Office for its great moral support for the front-line heroes, and its continuous appreciation for the efforts they made and the sacrifices they made for the sake of the country, and I am proud to be one of the heroes of the first line of defense and part of the pioneering health sector renaissance and development in the country, along with Along with my keenness to balance my work and my family to contribute to the path of national leadership for my beloved UAE.
In her turn, Dr. Nadia Al Matroushi, Consultant Cardiologist at Cleveland Hospital – Abu Dhabi, said: I feel proud and happy to be one of the first line of defense heroes in the United Arab Emirates, which has proven its ability to challenge crises and respond to them at the highest level, by applying the highest scientific and practical standards in Dealing with the Covid pandemic crisis with great efficiency.
She added: My role as a mother and my responsibility towards my family and children did not constitute an obstacle for me to be one of the front-line heroes, as I benefit from my experience in dealing with my children and my family, and the opposite is also true, as I am keen to transfer my affection as a mother to the patients in the hospital and I am keen to provide health care distinguished for them.
And she added: I am proud of the great support of the leadership that the front-line heroes received, represented by the Fakhr al-Watan Office, which was keen to sponsor the heroes of the first line of defense and follow up on their efforts, and to continue to provide initiatives and programs that ensure the provision of our priorities and needs, care for front-line workers, and follow-up and support their needs.
Sheila Joyce, a nurse at Burjeel Medical City, indicated that she exercises her role as a nurse with all responsibility, and is keen to secure the utmost methods of superior health care for patients in the hospital, stressing that her work during the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic posed a great challenge for her and her family, as she was keen at that time not to The virus is transmitted to her home.
She said, “My family has always been a source of support and support for me, being one of the heroes of the first line of defense, and this contributed greatly to my ability to achieve a balance between my work and my family. Frontline heroes while providing all means to protect all members of society and ensure that the virus does not spread. I would also like to thank all my family members for their continuous support.
