Women Empowerment & Leadership Program in the UAE
e7 Daughters of the Emirates empowers young women across the UAE to discover their potential, build confidence and develop the leadership skills needed to shape their communities and future.
Through the e7 journey, participants gain access to leadership development, mentorship, entrepreneurship, skills training and collaborative opportunities designed to turn ideas into meaningful social impact.
With the support of dedicated e7 mentors and a strong community of women changemakers, participants are encouraged to find their voice, take initiative and become confident women leaders and entrepreneurs contributing to the UAE’s continued development.
e7 Daughters of the Emirates: Empowering Women to Lead
The e7 Daughters of the Emirates Program reflects the UAE’s commitment to empowering women to take an active role in society and contribute to the nation’s continued progress.
Inspired by the vision of the UAE’s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, e7 encourages young women to develop their capabilities, pursue leadership opportunities and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
The program creates a supportive environment where young women can build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, explore entrepreneurship and develop initiatives that create positive social impact.
برنامج إ7 :بنات الإمارات
“Nothing could delight me more than to see the Emirati woman taking up her distinctive position in society … Nothing should stand in the way of her progress … Women deserve the same right as men to occupy the highest positions according to their capabilities and qualifications.”
His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
First President & Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates
لا شيء يسعدني أكثر من رؤية النساء الإماراتية تأخذ دورها في المجتمع وتحقق المكان اللائق بها.. يجب ألا يقف شيء في وجه مسيرة تقدمها، للنساء الحق مثل الرجال في أن يتبوآن أعلى المراكز، بما يتناسب مع قدراتهن ومؤهلاتهن
المغفور له الشيخ زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان الرئيس الأول و الوالد المؤسس لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
Overview |نظرة عامة
“A generation of socially responsible women at the heart of our seven Emirates”
“جيل من نساء إماراتيات واعدات في قلب سبع إمارات”
e7 program attracts and nurtures young passionate women and invests in social enterprises that demonstrate a clear ability to deliver sustainable social impact.
e7 Daughters of the Emirates, الإمارات بنات, is a year-long program that brings together young women ages 18-25 to build leadership skills while creating team projects that benefit our community in the UAE.
برنامج إ7: بنات الإمارات، المبادرة الرائدة التي أطلقتها منظمة وعد الأجيال، هو برنامج ممتد لعام واحد يجمع الفتيات اللاتي تتراوح أعمارهن ما بين 18 و25 سنة لبناء المهارات القيادية لديهن مع إقامة مشروعات جماعية تعود بالنفع على مجتمعنا في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
This annual program kicks off with the e7 Girls Summit in September, a 4-day networking and development experience focused on Inspiration, Training, Connection & Commitment.
The Summit is the catalyst that facilitates team-driven initiatives to benefit the community; fulfilling the UAE leaders’ vision of encouraging women to contribute to society.
وتنطلق فعاليات هذا البرنامج السنوي بقمة برنامج إ7 في سبتمبر، وهي تجربة تستمر فعالياتها 4 أيام تشجّع على التواصل وتنمية المهارات فيما بين المشاركات وترتكز على الإلهام والتدريب والتواصل والالتزام. وتمثّل هذه القمة الحافز الذي يسهل إطلاق مبادرات تقودها الفرق لصالح المجتمع؛ بما يحقق رؤية قادة الإمارات العربية المتحدة لتشجيع النساء على المشاركة في المجتمع.
As daughters of the Emirates, participants will represent their respective Emirate during the year-long program including at the Summit.
e7 Banat are smart, thoughtful, caring young women who are passionate about having a positive impact on our community.
وبصفتهن بنات الإمارات، ستقوم المشاركات بتمثيل إمارتهن خلال سنة البرنامج وخلال القمة
برنامج إ7: بنات الإمارات هن فتيات تتسمن بالذكاء وعمق التفكير والاهتمام واللاتي تدفعهن حماستهن نحو ترك أثر إيجابي ملموس في مجتمعنا
Young Women Future-Making – الشابات وصناعة المستقبل
Empowering women participation to lead change through social entrepreneurship
Empowering women participation to lead change through social entrepreneurship
Inspiring young women to think boldly and take measured steps into entrepreneurship as a
A Torch of Sisterhood Carried Together unlocking the path empowered by unity
e7 Bringing together young Emirati and residents’ young women on a year-long journey
Together hand in hand sisterhood champion social impact
Empowering youth leadership through experiential training, networking, and active
Experiential learning journey together
Throughout the experiential learning journey, participants—Banat—navigate the entire
Participants Graduate with Strength, Sisterhood, Commitment & Confidence
As participants complete the e7 Daughters of the Emirates Program, they celebrate more than their achievements—they celebrate the confidence, leadership skills and meaningful relationships built throughout their journey.
Through mentorship, collaboration and hands-on experiences, participants grow into confident young women leaders and changemakers equipped to take initiative and contribute to their communities across the UAE.
Graduation marks the beginning of a new chapter. The e7 sisterhood continues beyond the program, creating a lasting network of women who support one another, share opportunities and remain committed to creating positive social impact.
Get Inspired and Hear from e7 participants
It makes me happy to hear back from the attendees wanting me to host more events. This shows they are having fun and learning so much."
By building the human capital of Arab women and communities, we are giving our Arab youth the confidence and experience they need to build a better future. I am proud to be a part of this movement and I hope to pass on the torch to upcoming generations of e7 sisters.”
You walk in as a stranger and walk out as a member of a family that love, care and share the sorrow and joy with you. Who would wish for more?!"
“e7 Banat Program was a turning point in my journey, it gave me the confidence and community to pursue social entrepreneurship and launch e7culture.ae. Today, as a Board Member of the very program that shaped me, I’m committed to ensuring new participants experience that same spark: the courage to lead, the joy of sisterhood, and the power of purpose-driven impact. I’ve lived the legacy of e7, and now I carry it forward not just as a memory, but as a Mission.”
“I’m always interested to share my culture with others, and to learn about other cultures as well. When I came back to the Emirates, I realized there was a gap between nationals and non-nationals, I wasn’t sure why the gap existed, but I wanted to build a bridge. It makes me happy to hear back from the attendees wanting me to host more events. This shows they are having fun and learning so much."
“When I joined e7’s inaugural year, I could never have imagined how this community would change my life. This initiative is an example of the key to finding the solutions that we need to catalyze positive economic and social development in the Arab world. By building the human capital of Arab women and communities, we are giving our Arab youth the confidence and experience they need to build a better future. I am proud to be a part of this movement and I hope to pass on the torch to upcoming generations of e7 sisters.”
"e7 Banat Al Emarat Program deserves recognition for filling the gap where UAE citizens and expatriates meet and interact to discuss ways to better serve the community to which we all belong."
“e7 Banat Daughters of Emirates POAG program is one of the leading examples of a community driven project that has a both an educational and a social responsibility angle not only in Dubai but across the UAE.
Throughout the Gulf people have been inspired by POAG initiative and tried to emulate its model.”
Why Join e7 Program?
Here from our inspiring e7 alumna
At e7 Banat Al Emarat, we believe in the power of unity, shared purpose and sisterhood. Our community brings together Emirati women and UAE residents, creating lasting connections built on collaboration, empathy and leadership.
Through the e7 journey, participants develop the confidence and skills to lead impactful community projects, participate in meaningful volunteering and create positive social impact. Mentorship provides guidance and support throughout the experience, helping young women turn their ideas into action.
As an e7 alumna, you become part of a growing network of women leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers across the UAE. This community opens doors to valuable networking opportunities, new connections and continued personal and professional development.
More than a program, e7 is a platform where young women can rise, lead, collaborate and build a lasting legacy of positive change.
