Half of the iconic Burj Khalifa’s lights were switched off to show support for the United Nation’s campaign on gender equality, ‘HeForShe’.
Visitors and residents in Downtown Dubai were surprised to see the top half of the world's tallest building in complete darkness and the bottom half lit up with bright lights.
“We are delighted that the UAE is participating in this global campaign to inspire action on gender equality. The UAE is pioneer in championing women’s rights and has taken great strides towards gender equality. This campaign is part of our ongoing efforts, to ensure that the entire public and especially men, not only celebrate the achievements, but also appreciate the struggles, which still face women today,” said Dr. Mouza Al Shehhi, Director of UN Women UAE liaison office for the GCC.
The UAE’s symbolic participation in the campaign coincided with Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Marwan bin Mohammad bin Hasher Al Maktoum’s commercial flight to Italy. Sheikha Moza is the first female pilot from Dubai’s ruling family. Read the story here.