e7 Banat Al Emarat Women Changemakers

A glimpse into our achievements, reflecting our journey, the women we empower and the collective impact we create across the UAE.
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These achievements reflect our commitment to women empowerment, leadership development and community impact across the United Arab Emirates. Through training, mentorship, volunteering and women-led initiatives, e7 Banat Al Emarat enables young women to lead projects that contribute to sustainable development and create meaningful change in their communities.

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e7 Strategic Alignment

e7 Banat Al Emarat is a leading women’s leadership and empowerment platform in the UAE, fostering entrepreneurship, leadership and social impact in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the UAE’s national development priorities.

Through the e7 Program, we bring together government entities, private-sector organizations, academic institutions, non-profit organizations and volunteer communities to develop meaningful CSR and ESG initiatives that create measurable social impact.

We empower young women to transform their ideas into impact-driven businesses and community initiatives, creating opportunities for organizations to contribute, collaborate and invest in projects that support women, communities and sustainable socio-economic development across the UAE.

e7 Core Pillars

e7 Banat Al Emarat is guided by five core pillars that turn women’s potential, ambition and collective action into meaningful impact. Every initiative is built around a shared commitment to empowering women, strengthening communities and contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future for the UAE.

Work Readiness & Women Leadership
Culture & Heritage

SDG 4.7 – Quality Education (Global Citizenship & Cultural Appreciation)
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

Education & Careers

SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Women Leadership & Family

SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Enhancing Opportunity for the Less Fortunate

SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being

Environment & Health

SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 15 – Life on Land
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

e7 Strategic Alignment

e7 Banat Al Emarat is the UAE’s first recognised women’s leadership platform, enabling a culture of entrepreneurship and social impact, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the “We the UAE 2031” vision, which prioritises women’s economic participation to drive GDP growth, job creation, family cohesion, culture and heritage preservation and sustainable development.

Through e7 Program, we unite across sectors by bringing together the private and government sectors, volunteering communities and passionate non-profits and academic institutions to enable their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG initiatives aligned with UN SDGs and national priorities.

We empower young women to rise and transform their ideas into impact-driven SMEs – creating opportunities for businesses to contribute, collaborate, invest and uplift diverse communities, while elevating the quality of life for women and increasing their active contribution to socio-economic development across the Emirates.

Core Pillars of e7 Values

e7 Banat is guided by five core pillars, with values that ignite sisterhood and transform ambition into impact. Every initiative begins with a shared commitment to elevate the quality of life and create a positive impact.

Work Readiness & Women Leadership
Culture & Heritage

SDG 4.7 – Quality Education (Global Citizenship & Cultural Appreciation)
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

Education & Careers

SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Women Leadership & Family

SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Enhancing Opportunity for the Less Fortunate

SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being

Environment & Health

SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 15 – Life on Land
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

Our Social Impact Journey Since 2015

Uplifting Voices. Shaping the Future Through Meaningful Projects.
Since 2015, e7 Banat Al Emarat participants have been turning ideas into action and creating meaningful social impact across the seven Emirates of the UAE. Each year represents a new chapter of leadership, innovation, community engagement and positive change.

2015-2016
The Beginning of Change

Where Ideas Became Movements - The foundation year where bold ideas took their first step—young women united in purpose to voice change and

launched their first social projects.

  1. Ayalna
  2. The Lotus Effect
  3. Yala Sarayna
  4. Tamkeen
  5. 16to26.com
  6. Khatwaah
  7. #Projectsukkar
  8. My Message To You

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2016-2017
Empowering Visionaries, Creating Ripples

A year marked by fearless ventures that pushed boundaries and redefined social responsibility.

  1. Mootary
  2. Masaari
  3. Ghenemt
  4. Taqa
  5. Amal (Green Clean)
  6. We Feel
  7. Let’s Lead

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2017-2018
Bringing Bold Ideas to Life with Empathy

Channeling passion into a new wave of e7 changemakers, committed to shaping a brighter, more inclusive future.

  1. Career Sphere
  2. Catch-a-heart
  3. CyberSWIFTT
  4. Lubdub
  5. Nabdh Zayed
  6. Techno Banat – Healthy Emarat
  7. Unspoken Smiles

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2018-2019
Building Impactful Legacies


e7 changemakers stepped up with courage, addressing real social challenges and building momentum across communities.

  1. Finllect
  2. Futurists
  3. Green Planet
  4. The Hub
  5. Make Herstory
  6. Project EQ
  7. Soil-Full

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2019-2020
Leaders of Tomorrow, Today

Bold movements led by youth with the courage to reimagine what’s possible for their communities.

  1. e7 Edutainers
  2. 1% Better
  3. ESL (Environmentally Sustainable Living)
  4. Future Leaders
  5. Power Up
  6. Skills Drill

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2020 – 2021
Adapting, Connecting and Nurturing Well being in Virtual Communities

In a digital era of uncertainty, our daughters of the Emirates rose online—with empathy, strength,

and unwavering purpose.

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e7 Former Contributed Partners

United in purpose we meet collective action and greater impact.

Our partners have been an integral part of e7 Banat Al Emarat’s journey and success. By bringing together businesses, government entities, foundations and community organizations, we create meaningful opportunities for young women to lead, innovate and deliver sustainable social impact across the UAE.

Through these collaborations, our partners contribute their expertise, resources and networks to support women-led initiatives and strengthen communities.

e7 Mentorship

Guide, Inspire & Empower the Next Generation — Become an e7 Mentor

At e7 Banat Al Emarat, we believe every young woman has the potential to shape the future of the UAE. Our mentors play an important role in helping young women discover their strengths, develop their leadership skills and turn their ideas into meaningful action.

As an e7 mentor, you can share your knowledge, experience and professional expertise while supporting the next generation of women leaders and changemakers. Through meaningful guidance, collaboration and mentorship, you can help young women build confidence, resilience and the skills needed to create positive social impact.

Sisterhood at the core of e7 Banat

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United in Giving, Empowering Sisterhood, Creating Lasting Impact

At e7 Banat Al Emarat, we believe in the power of unity, purpose and collective action to create meaningful change. Every young woman has the potential to inspire, uplift and make a positive difference in her community.

Whether you are a purpose-driven business, an individual committed to giving back, a mentor, or a social entrepreneur, there is an opportunity to contribute to our mission and help create meaningful social impact across the UAE.

Together, we can build a collaborative sisterhood where every voice is heard, every contribution matters and every young woman is empowered to lead, create and shape a brighter future.