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2/1/24, 11:28 AM Watani Al Emarat signs MoU with Emirates Society for Parent Care and Relief | EYE OF ARABIA
The agreement was signed between His Excellency Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive
Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, and His Excellency Counsellor Ahmed Salem Sodin,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Society for Parents Care and Relief. The

signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of Watani Al Emarat Foundation in Dubai
under the presence of several directors, officials, and employees of both parties.

His Excellency Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi said: “We are delighted to enter into an agreement
with Emirates Society for Parents Care and Relief, a leading national association, as it
underscores our commitment to instilling positive values, behaviors, and traditions amongst the

youth. Through this move, we seek to highlight the conventional practices and customs in the
UAE’s society and safeguard its legacy. These efforts align with the wise leadership’s aim of
establishing a robust Emirati community and promoting national identity. The Foundation seeks

to share expertise and knowledge to benefit both parties and the Emirati society mutually.”

His Excellency Counselor Ahmed Salem Sodin, Chairman of the Board of Directors

of the Emirates Society for Parents Care and Relief, said: “The collaboration between
Watani Al Emarat Foundation and Emirates Society for Parents Care and Relief holds a
significant role in raising the value of social services offered, as well as improves the overall

quality of life for elderly members of the society. This step signifies the collective efforts of the
community to cater to their needs and give them proper care. One of the objectives of this
community partnership is to ensure the development and well-being of the elderly people by
efficiently meeting their needs by initiating innovative services and programs.”

In line with his constant efforts to provide care for the elderly, His Excellency highlighted his

keenness to launch additional projects that will strengthen the position of this community. H.E.
Sodin also noted his optimism on this collaboration, particularly since both organizations are
committed to upholding national identity and strengthening humanitarian values and principles.

Additionally, he seeks to improve the standards of care and respect given to the elderly in
families and society.

The critical goals of the MoU are to create a framework that will promote coordination and
collaboration for the improvement and development of projects, programs, and sponsored
services related to the care and relief of parents. It seeks to effectively manage communication

and interaction between the parties to achieve common interests for the targeted groups.
Furthermore, the agreement underscores the relevance of exchange of knowledge,
experiences, advice, studies and best practices between both parties in their respective fields

of expertise. The agreement will raise awareness on the significance of parents’ care and
relief, realizing their key role in maintaining stability and interconnectedness within society.

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