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7/7/25, 10:15 AM FDF hosts dialogue forum to showcase services in Al Khatim - Middle East News 247
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 and empowering diverse segments of society by offering comprehensive services based on the best preventive,
developmental and counselling practices.
H.E. Al Mazrouei also explained that these centres provide a comprehensive social environment that addresses the requirements
of families across all stages of life. It plays an active role in embedding values of responsibility and unity while reinforcing national
identity and a sense of belonging through various activities that promote communication and support the social bonds within the
community.

Apart from providing services, these centres also serve as open, interactive platforms that foster community participation. H.E.
added that these platforms encourage individuals to share their opinions and suggestions for enhancing programs and services.
H.E. Al Mazrouei further highlighted that FDF’s team closely observe societal changes and constantly update the services to
ensure a long-term positive impact and to raise societal awareness.

An integrated system of services

H.E. Wafa Al Ali, Director of the Family Development Department at FDF, underscored that the Foundation provides an
integrated system of community services and programs designed to meet the needs of families and senior citizens. Driven by its
mission to support community members and improve their quality of life, the system has included preventive, developmental and
awareness-raising initiatives focused on mental health, family cohesion and social empowerment. Furthermore, the system offers
specially designed services for senior citizens, women, youth and children through FDF’s centres across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al
Dhafra regions. It utilises advanced professional and technological means to ensure the greatest levels of efficiency and impact,
thus highlighting the Foundation’s vision of creating a cohesive society with informed citizens and partners in sustainable
development.

H.E. added, “Through these meetings, we aim to establish an efficient participatory approach that prioritises community members
during the decision-making process. It contributes to developing a flexible service ecosystem that is realistic, while also being
defined by innovation and diversity.” H.E. highlighted that these meetings explore key ideas and inspiring community practices that
can be transformed into meaningful community initiatives. Such initiatives strengthen sustainability and contribute to FDF’s
strategic vision to support families and instil positive values in society.

H.E. said, “The public discussions held during this forum stand as a cornerstone in the efforts to improve services. It provides a
platform for exchanging valuable feedback and presenting proposals within an environment that promotes community
collaborations. Such an approach paves the way to gather valuable insights derived from the real-time needs and goals of
individuals. Moreover, it allows FDF to hear directly from the community and reinforce its efforts to enhance program and service
quality and promote a culture of constructive interaction in the design of development policies and initiatives.”

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