UAE Embassy in Bern Marks Emirati Women’s Day 2026 with Celebration of Emirati Art and Heritage
To mark Emirati Women’s Day 2026, under the theme “We Emerge Stronger and Better,” the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Bern organized an event in collaboration with the General Women’s Union, Al Ghadeer UAE Crafts, and the Solo Art Gallery.
Emirati female artists presented their artwork as well as traditional Emirati handicrafts, highlighting the creativity and cultural heritage of Emirati women.
The event brought together representatives from Swiss institutions and the diplomatic corps. Her Excellency Monika Schmutz Kirgöz, Head of the MENA Division at the FDFA, delivered a speech on the significant role of Emirati women in various fields.
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