Abu Dhabi, Nov. 15 (SANA) Syria and the United Arab Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation on women’s empowerment, equal opportunities and the development of policies supporting women’s participation in society.
The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi by Syrian Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat and Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Secretary-General of the UAE‘s General Women’s Union.
Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor said Sunday that the memorandum provides for exchanging expertise in developing policies and strategies aimed at empowering women and promoting equal opportunities.
The agreement also includes exchanges of official delegations and visits to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
The latest agreement follows a separate memorandum signed in September 2025 between Syria’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and the UAE-based Al Habtoor Group.
That agreement included $2.5 million in funding to improve social welfare services and support care and rehabilitation centers across Syria.
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