childhood

'Jumanji' bounds out of jungle to top N. American box office

london - Emirates voice

Sony's family-oriented movie "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" roared into first place this weekend in North American theaters as horror film "Insidious" edged into second past a slipping "Star Wars" installment, final data show. "Jumanji," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and funnymen Jack Black and Kevin Hart, netted an impressive $37 million for the three-day weekend, bringing its domestic totalRead more

Committee approves shortlist for Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The Higher Committee of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak International Award for Arab Youth, has approved the shortlist for the winners of the award's 4th cycle for 2016-2017. The list will be submitted to H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for MotherhoodRead more

UAE leadership is keen to support women and children

New york - Emirates Voice

Reem Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, SCMC, has re-affirmed that the wise leadership of the UAE is keen to provide all means of support to women and children in order for them to receive their rights in education and health, and to enjoy a stable life. Following her participation at the Every Woman, EveryRead more

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak launches volunteering

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has launched the Fatima bint Mubarak Volunteering Programme. The programme is the first of its kind and aims to establish the culture of volunteer work and humanitarian giving among women and children,Read more

National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women in UAE

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has corroborated the paramount importance of the National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women in the UAE 2015-2021 which, she affirms, charts a clear-cut pathway for all state departments. In exclusive statementsRead more

Sheikha Fatima places paramount trust in Emirati women

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, has conveyed his sincere appreciation to the 'Mother of the Nation', H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, on the occasion of Emirati Women's Day. MinisterRead more

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak has established values

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Dr. Maytha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, has noted that the choice of 28th August each year as Emirati Women’s Day, founded by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, has great meaning, as it represents theRead more

Emirati women have reached advanced levels

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Women in the UAE have taken rapid steps towards advancement, achieving, in record time, what their counterparts around the world had achieved in many decades. This achievement is the result of the wise leadership’s faith in the capabilities of Emirati women and the importance of empowering them, to strengthen their effective role in the country’s sustainable development, as well asRead more

'Sharing doubles the charm of a meal'

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Born in Addis Ababa, Beide Worku enjoys cooking in his home kitchen and finds the process of going to the grocery store, choosing the ingredients, and coming home with something to share quite inspirational What are your earliest childhood kitchen memories? We had a live-in helper and cook at home. My earliest memory about food is me trying to getRead more

Dubai fights childhood obesity crisis with healthier school menus

Dubai - Arab Today

Unhealthy food is off the menu in Dubai schools as part of the latest campaign to tackle the nation’s childhood obesity crisis. Updated nutritional guidelines for menus laid out by the Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality will be applied to school canteens to encourage young people to make healthier meal choices. It follows a similar food-labelling rule for restaurantsRead more