H.H. Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Welcomes Philippines First Lady

Her Highness Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, wife of His Highness the UAE President, warmly received Louise Araneta-Marcos, the First Lady of the Philippines, during her official working visit to the UAE. The reception took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects and Chairperson of the Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation.

During their meeting, Her Highness Sheikha Salama extended her best wishes for a successful visit to the UAE to the First Lady. Louise Araneta-Marcos expressed her delight at visiting the UAE and conveyed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to her.

Discussions between the two sides focused on strengthening cooperation across various sectors, particularly in culture, arts, and heritage. They explored avenues to enrich cultural and artistic exchanges between the UAE and the Philippines, emphasizing initiatives in early childhood development and human capital investment as priority areas.

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Her Highness underscored the UAE's commitment to fostering cultural diversity and promoting the arts as integral components of its developmental agenda. She highlighted efforts to support creative talents and enhance the cultural landscape.

Additionally, Her Highness briefed the First Lady on the UAE's initiatives in women's empowerment, highlighting the leadership's dedication to providing opportunities for women to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the nation's progress.

Louise Araneta-Marcos praised the UAE's significant achievements in cultural advancement and development. She expressed admiration for Emirati women's pivotal role in nation-building and commended Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, known as the Mother of the Nation, for her steadfast support of women's empowerment initiatives and humanitarian efforts globally.

The meeting was attended by Sheikha Fakhra bint Khalifa bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, wife of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with several other Sheikhas, female leaders, and members of the Philippine presidential delegation accompanying the First Lady.