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7/7/25, 10:10 AM FDF hosts dialogue forum to showcase services in Al Khatim

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 social and humanitarian
initiatives and for her leadership in advancing the Foundation’s programs. H.E. noted that FDF’s initiatives are aligned with the nation’s strategic vision and
the directives of leadership, aimed at reinforcing family and community stability. H.E. further asserted that H.H. Sheikha Fatima’s visionary approach
continues to encourage efforts in family empowerment, senior citizen care and establishing values of compassion and harmony throughout society.
H.E. Al Rumaithi said: “This event underscores the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to engaging with all community members, listening to them and
understanding them. It’s based on our belief that the community plays a pivotal role in shaping the social services we offer to enhance their quality of life.
The forum provides us with a key opportunity to identify their requirements and design programs to align with their objectives, thus contributing to
establishing a stable family environment and a cohesive society founded on real values and a preventive, proactive approach to social work.”
H.E. added, “We chose Al Khatim as the venue for this forum in recognition of the people of this region and our desire to build a strong relationship with
them. Through this event, we seek to listen, to connect and to share a vision that helps us redefine our services to better serve families here.”

In addition, H.E. Al Rumaithi highlighted that this event reflects FDF’s vision to foster community partnership and establish direct community channels with
the community. H.E. added, “This comes from our belief that service quality commences with an accurate understanding of reality and a thorough evaluation
of community members’ requirements. Our unwavering commitment ensures that your voices shape our priorities and guide the direction of our efforts.”

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