Empowering Women in the UAE to Lead, Innovate & Create Social Impact
e7 Banat Al Emarat is dedicated to empowering women across the UAE with the confidence, leadership skills, entrepreneurial mindset and opportunities needed to create meaningful social impact.
Through leadership development, entrepreneurship, mentorship and community initiatives, we bring women together to turn ideas into action and build a stronger, more inclusive future for the UAE.
Empowering Women & Creating Social Impact Across the UAE Since 2015
Unlocking the Potential of Young Women
We empower young women across the UAE to discover their strengths, develop essential skills and turn their ideas into meaningful action. Through mentorship, guidance, resources and a supportive network, we help women build confidence, strengthen their leadership capabilities and create impactful community-driven projects.
Our programs provide opportunities to learn, collaborate, innovate and lead, equipping young women to make a lasting contribution to their communities and the wider UAE.
Together, let’s unlock the potential of the next generation of women leaders.
Empowering Women Across the UAE
We bring together UAE nationals and long-term residents, creating a strong and inclusive sisterhood where women can connect, collaborate and make a meaningful difference in their communities.
Through leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship and volunteering, e7 Banat Al Emarat provides women with opportunities to develop their skills, turn ideas into action and contribute to positive social change.
Together, we are building a collaborative community where every voice is heard, every contribution matters and every young woman is empowered to shape a brighter future for the UAE.
Sisterhood is at the heart of everything we do.
e7 Banat Al Emarat Program
Guided by dedicated mentors and strengthened by a supportive sisterhood, participants develop the leadership skills, confidence and entrepreneurial mindset needed to turn their ideas into meaningful action.
Through hands-on learning, mentorship and community engagement, young women gain practical skills, build valuable connections and develop impactful projects that address real community needs across the UAE.
The e7 Banat Al Emarat Program empowers participants to move beyond learning—to become confident women leaders and social change-makers who create lasting impact in their communities.
e7 Banat Al Emarat participants don’t just participate—they become the women change-makers of tomorrow.
Together We Rise: Creating Lasting Social Impact
Together, we lead with purpose, build an inclusive future and create lasting social impact across the UAE.
e7 Banat Al Emarat brings young women, mentors, partners and communities together to transform ideas into meaningful initiatives and contribute to the continued development of the United Arab Emirates.
Together, e7 Banat Al Emarat is empowering women, strengthening communities and contributing to the vision of the United Arab Emirates.
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.
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.
- Ayalna
- The Lotus Effect
- Yala Sarayna
- Tamkeen
- 16to26.com
- Khatwaah
- #Projectsukkar
- My Message To You

A year marked by fearless ventures that pushed boundaries and redefined social responsibility.
- Mootary
- Masaari
- Ghenemt
- Taqa
- Amal (Green Clean)
- We Feel
- Let’s Lead

Channeling passion into a new wave of e7 changemakers, committed to shaping a brighter, more inclusive future.
- Career Sphere
- Catch-a-heart
- CyberSWIFTT
- Lubdub
- Nabdh Zayed
- Techno Banat – Healthy Emarat
- Unspoken Smiles

e7 changemakers stepped up with courage, addressing real social challenges and building momentum across communities.
- Finllect
- Futurists
- Green Planet
- The Hub
- Make Herstory
- Project EQ
- Soil-Full

Bold movements led by youth with the courage to reimagine what’s possible for their communities.
- e7 Edutainers
- 1% Better
- ESL (Environmentally Sustainable Living)
- Future Leaders
- Power Up
- Skills Drill

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

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.