The Pakistan Association Ladies Wing, Dubai, is a representative organization providing an umbrella of support to the Pakistani ladies living in the UAE.

The Association has an impressive office at the Pakistan Sports and Recreation Club, Dubai where it’s administrative and secretarial matters are looked after.

According to the Association’s constitution, elections are held every two years to select the executive committee which is responsible for running it. The current Executive Committee is headed by Dr. Zeba Iftikhar who has been associated with the PALW for the past six years in various positions.

The objectives of the group are to enhance the image of Pakistani women; to project its own identity in the local community; and to bring everyone together for socio-cultural events and activities.

Another major objective of the Association is to make an effort to interact with the other communities living in the U.A.E. so that they can sample the culture and hospitality of Pakistani nation – first hand.

Keeping in mind the national, religious and cultural values, PALW, Dubai tries to line up a good mix of social, cultural, educational and religious activities and events every month to keep everybody informed and involved.

These include religious lectures, seminars on nutrition, beauty and health, cookery contest, picnic, fashion show, meena bazaar, Annual Chand Raat / Eid Maila and Eid Milan party, charity shows and concerts are just a few examples.

PALW also holds regular Holy Qur’an classes five times a week in its office and is running a marriage co-coordinating committee as well. Its aim is to bring respectable families of boys and girls of marriageable age together.

The challenge for us now is to continue its good work in the coming years and be a good ambassador of our country. We are keen to work hard in implementing our key objectives for the community in the UAE, especially women.