The UAE embassy in China on Wednesday held a ceremony celebrating UAE Woman's Day, in partnership with the Women's Association for Young Entrepreneurship.

The event took place at GirlUp Association headquarters in Beijing and was attended by the UAE ambassador to China and Chinese Entrepreneurs Association employees.

Ambassador Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri delivered a speech highlighting the UAE's efforts to empower women and guarantee their freedom and rights in law.

He said that the central role of Emirati women in the social and economic fabric of the UAE has been evolving and growing since the foundation of the nation.

"One of the most important indicators of the UAE's progress is gender equality in various sectors of the country's government," he said.