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Emirati leaders mandate a reality check on Emirati Women’s Day

In conversation with Campaign Middle East, UAE nationals call for marketers to go beyond seasonal symbolism and short-term campaigns to build sustained, long-term capabilities that starts with co-creation and collaboration.

On Emirati Women’s Day UAE nationals push for brands to shift from gestures to build long-term, genuine capabilities and collaboration.

Emirati Women’s Day (EWD) offers brands an opportunity to spotlight local talent. Yet, too often, these campaigns reduce the opportunity to tokens and symbols, rather than turning to Emirati women as collaborators who can help brands reflect the culture, identity and values of local communities.  

In a market where authenticity is increasingly under scrutiny, EWD can serve as a mirror – reflecting the progress brands have made and the gaps that remain.  
Emirati Women’s Day: From celebration to stewardship 
Campaign Middle East speaks to UAE Nationals, leaders who call for marketers to address ongoing challenges in representation, dismantle tokenism and explore how Emirati voices can


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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.