Sheikh Hamdan Renames “Housewife” as “Generations Shaper” to Honor Mothers
- Publish date: Saturday، 21 March 2026 Reading time: 1 min read
Dubai Crown Prince highlights the vital role of mothers in shaping families and society
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In a symbolic gesture on Mother’s Day, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the Community Development Authority to replace the official title “housewife” with “Generations Shaper.”
The move recognizes the critical role mothers play in nurturing families and instilling values that build strong communities.
الأم هي المدرسة الأولى... وهي التي تصنع البداية... وترسم الطريق... وتغرس في أبنائها معنى الانتماء والمسؤولية... ومعنى أن يكونوا أهلاً لثقة وطنهم.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 21, 2026
وجهنا اليوم هيئة تنمية المجتمع باعتماد مسمى «صانعة جيل» بدلاً من «ربة منزل» تزامناً مع يوم الأم العالمي، تقديراً لدورها الذي لا يمكن… pic.twitter.com/0jCG69Bae1
Mothers as the first school
Sheikh Hamdan said mothers are “the first school for their children, the place where children learn belonging, responsibility and the values that shape strong nations.”
He added a personal note of gratitude: “To all our mothers… Thank you. You are the foundation of everything good. Happy Mother’s Day.”
A broader message
The announcement underlines the UAE leadership’s focus on honoring women’s contributions, reflecting a growing recognition of mothers as central to both family life and society.