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Statement by H.E. Ali Salem Al Kaabi,

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development Foundation,
On ‘International Day for Older Persons’

Al Kaabi:

“Senior citizens are true contributors to the current achievements and shaping the

future”.

H.E Ali Salem Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of the Family Development Foundation,
emphasised that senior citizens and residents of the UAE have received boundless support from
the country’s government, which is led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, who believes in their cognitive
capabilities. H.H. Sheikh Mohamed also believes that their skills must be leveraged and
directed, particularly in a new phase of giving, true maturity and attaining wisdom and mental
clarity, through which they can share their expertise with the next generation and empower
them with the spirit of years of knowledge to pursue path of serving the nation.

In line with International Day for Older Persons, H.E Al Kaabi said: “The foundation seeks to
improve the lives of older citizens and residents by ensuring their active involvement in society.
In order to help them align with the evolving aspects of life, it offers comprehensive and
integrated services that contribute to their stability. They are true contributors to the current
achievements and shaping the future and they have the potential to continue providing by
leveraging the experiences they have gathered over the past years.”

Furthermore, H.E. Al Kaabi emphasised the foundation’s strong emphasis on giving senior
citizens and residents social and psychological support. As they are the main pillar of society
and play a crucial role in achieving development and prosperity, FDF works to ensure their
active involvement in society and strengthen their capabilities through a variety of interactive
activities and awareness-raising educational workshops that improve their quality of life in Abu
Dhabi. Furthermore, he underscored the substantial support the group receives from H.H.
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s
Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood and Supreme
Chairwoman of FDF, who ensures that they have utmost comfort and reassurance so that they
can a lead life matching their status in society.