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Government departments in Dubai get nurseries

The nurseries will be set up according to international standards, said Shaikha Manal who expressed happiness at the role the establishment plays to support women.

  • Staff Report
  • Published: 23:39 June 8, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: Government departments in Dubai will soon get nurseries to help working mothers.

Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Women's Establishment, on Sunday announced the launch of the national nursery project at Dubai government departments.

The initiative aims to support and empower working mothers in their workplaces and create new jobs for Emirati women.

The nurseries will be set up according to international standards, said Shaikha Manal who expressed happiness at the role the establishment plays to support women.

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