
Gulf Cement Company Celebrates Emirati Women's Day
Gulf Cement Company marked Emirati Women's Day with a heritage-inspired celebration at its Ras Al Khaimah offices on 27 August 2026, honouring the achievements, contributions, and enduring influence of Emirati women across the nation.
Observed annually on 28 August, Emirati Women's Day recognises the role women play in the UAE's development — a role that has grown from the earliest days of the Union to leadership positions across government, industry, science, and enterprise. For a company whose own story runs parallel to the nation's industrial growth, the occasion carries particular meaning.
The celebration transformed the company's reception area into a setting drawn from Emirati tradition. A portrait of an Emirati woman in traditional dress — the burqa, gold jewellery, and embroidered thobe, set against the walls of a historic fort — anchored the display, echoed in custom illustrated textiles and confectionery prepared for the occasion. Traditional Arabic coffee, dates, and sweets were laid out on hand-woven palm-frond serving trays, alongside seasonal bougainvillea and Arabic calligraphy, welcoming employees throughout the day.
Colleagues from across departments gathered to mark the occasion together, reflecting the multinational makeup of the Gulf Cement Company workforce and the shared appreciation for the country's heritage that runs through it.
"The determination, talent, and leadership of Emirati women continue to shape a stronger and more sustainable future for this country," the company noted in its message marking the day. "Their achievements create opportunities, and their impact inspires generations to dream bigger and achieve more."
At Gulf Cement Company, the commitment extends beyond a single day of recognition. As the company continues to develop its workforce and strengthen its role in the UAE's industrial sector, supporting the advancement of Emirati talent — and of women in industry more broadly — remains part of how it defines long-term success.
Gulf Cement Company extends its congratulations to every Emirati woman whose ambition, dedication, and accomplishment continue to move the nation forward.