The Emirates Council for Balanced Development was established in 2022 with the aim of developing villages and rural areas. The Council works to promote economic opportunities and encourage social and cultural cohesion within these communities by leveraging joint efforts between the public and private sectors. The 'Emirates Villages' project is one of the Council's first programs that aims to improve the quality of life in various regions of the Emirates, and provide opportunities for Emirati women to better highlight the traditional creative industries and skills of Emirati women in the villages.