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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.”
H.E. Al Rumaithi also pointed out that FDF pays special attention to the senior citizens, placing their demands at the centre of its
strategies. This aligns with the Foundation’s principle that caring for the elderly, who are a source of wisdom and generosity, is a vital
social responsibility that must not be delayed.
Furthermore, H.E. highlighted that senior citizens stand as a key pillar of our society and FDF considers it their duty to listen and
understand them and offer them a respectful and secure life that meets their goals and preserves their status through its initiatives. H.E.
Al Rumaithi also noted that FDF’s services are only through the active participation of elderly people since their opinions guide the
Foundation’s path and their awareness supports its mission to improve the quality of life for all family members. H.E. urges everyone to
actively contribute towards building a more cohesive and prosperous society.
Her opening remarks also shed light on remarkable efforts made by the Foundation’s staff, expressing her sincere gratitude and
appreciation for their steadfast commitment towards executing ambitious programs, conducting high-quality events and delivering
exceptional services to senior citizens and residents. Furthermore, H.E. praised their exceptional performance, which reflects the spirit of
FDF and serves as a key driver of its sustainable development journey.
During the conclusion, H.E. Al Rumaithi expressed heartfelt appreciation to the senior citizens, whom she described as a blessing and a
beacon of enduring values and generosity. H.E. said, “Your presence is a model we look up to, a source of inspiration as we strive to
build a future grounded in awareness and unity. We are here to serve you, support you, and meet your needs in a way that strengthens
your stability and honours your role in society.”

Key Milestone
His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Baloushi, Director of the Strategic Planning and Institutional Development Department at FDF, said, “The
Foundation places great significance on studies and field surveys as key scientific tools to learn about the actual needs of target groups.
This underscores our constant efforts to advance our services, aligning with the realities of society. The field study on the needs of Al
Khatim residents signified a key milestone in creating a planning methodology based on facts and data. Its results helped us to
understand service priorities in the area, key social issues and areas that require improvement, especially in elderly care, community
engagement and offering more inclusive and sustainable programs.”
Furthermore, H.E. Al Baloushi highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing efforts to enhance its services based on the results of the study. It is
working to develop implementation plans that meet the goals of the area’s residents and reflect its vision of offering integrated, human-
focused services. H.E. also noted that field surveys act as a key driver in fostering informed decision-making and in designing programs
and initiatives that improve institutional performance and drive sustainable social development, in line with the vision of wise leadership
and the aspirations of H.H. Sheikha Fatima, to strengthen family and societal stability.

Supportive Environment
In addition, H.E. Mariam Muslim Al Mazrouei, Director of Community Services Division, noted that FDF’s community service centres
significantly contribute towards reinforcing the Foundation’s presence across Abu Dhabi. It plays a key role in reinforcing family cohesion
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