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Press Report
FDF hosts dialogue forum to showcase services in Al Khatim
Abu Dhabi, July 04, 2025: The Family Development Foundation (FDF), in collaboration with
Majalis Abu Dhabi under the Presidential Court’s Citizens and Community Affairs Office,
organised a dialogue forum at Al Khatim Majlis titled ‘Introducing FDF Services and Gathering
Community Insights.’ The event underscored the Foundation’s commitment to engaging all
community segments, with a particular focus on senior citizens and residents.
The forum played a pivotal role in FDF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen direct public participation,
establish core principles of community engagement, and enhance service delivery through field-
based data, all aimed at promoting family and social well-being. The event was attended by H.E.
Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of the FDF, H.E. Abdulrahman Al Baloushi,
Director of the Strategic Planning and Institutional Development Department, H.E. Mariam
Muslim Al Mazrouei, Community Services Division Director at FDF, and H.E. Wafa Al Ali,
Director of the Family Development Department at FDF, alongside families from diverse segments
of society.
Promoting family stability
In her opening remarks, H.E. Al Rumaithi emphasised the importance of the decree issued by His
Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. H.E.
affirmed that the decree embodies H.H. Sheikh Mohamed’s humanitarian vision and support for
the FDF, strengthening the Foundation’s mission to promote family stability through awareness
and counselling services. It also prioritises the care and empowerment of senior citizens in
recognition of their invaluable contributions to the nation.
H.E. Al Rumaithi also extended gratitude to H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘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, for contendingly supporting
