10 Emirati women conquer Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro

Dodoma: Ten Emirati women have completed the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, located in northeastern Tanzania, with a height of 5,895 metres above sea level, as part of a trip organised by Majalis Abu Dhabi.

Upon their arrival at the peak, the women hoisted the UAE flag, after a challenging six-day journey.

This trip serves as a testament to the strong will of Emirati women and their ability to overcome various challenges. It also aims to spread positive values, such as teamwork, determination and fearlessness in achieving goals, among women.

About Majalis

Majalis play an important role in inheriting the social values, customs and traditions in the society, by gathering both parents and children in the elder Majalis. The knowledge that children acquire from the Majlis is not limited to customs and traditions, they have been gaining a lot of knowledge and science through the conversations that are circulated in the Majlis in various fields of education, economy, poetry, culture and other topics. The councils also provided the government authorities with a space to deliver their message and services to the community and create a link between citizens and various government institutions. The Majalis were initiated to further consolidate the national identity of the United Arab Emirates, encourage community participation, foster social cohesion, raise awareness and develop a sense of patriotism. To apply the best management practices in order to organize periodic sessions, awareness and educational lectures, and social and national events; engage citizens by expressing their opinion, advice and interest in their affairs, and launch initiatives to enrich the community within high-quality facilities.

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