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5/23/25, 11:00 AM Sheikha Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan visits FDF Centre in Abu Dhabi | Web Release
entities and community organisations to ensure the sustainability of programs and services for senior citizens that
promote well-being and create a supportive, inclusive environment.

She also praised the efforts and vision of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of the Nation,’

Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and
President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. She commended Her Highness’s unwavering support

for senior citizens and her guidance in launching comprehensive programs focused on enhancing healthcare services
offered, providing psychosocial support, and encouraging active community participation for the elderly.

Sheikha Moza stated: “This visit reaffirms the strong collaborative framework between the Family Development

Foundation and PureHealth, particularly through the Emirati Women’s Charter (EWC), proudly championed by Her
Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. This partnership reflects our collective belief in the transformative role Emirati

women play in national development and building a sustainable future for the UAE.”

Her Excellency Mariam Muslim Al Mazrouei, Community Services Division Director at FDF, and Her Excellency
Wafa Mohamed Al Ali, Director of the Family Development Department, accompanied Sheikha Moza on a tour of the
centre. During the tour, Sheikha Moza was introduced to several distinguished initiatives tailored to senior citizens. This

includes the Safe Home Initiative, which promotes best practices for providing safe and healthy home environments for
the elderly; the Digital Empowerment Workshop, aimed at enhancing digital literacy among seniors; and the Creative

Handicrafts Session, which provides a platform for showcasing traditional craftsmanship and encouraging
intergenerational knowledge sharing, thus preserving cultural heritage.

On the occasion, Her Excellency Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of the Family Development

Foundation (FDF), remarked: “We are honoured by the visit of Sheikha Moza bint Khalifa Al Nahyan, under the
leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. It reflects the deep-rooted commitment of Her Highness to

empowering families and promoting their role in social development. This visit was marked by meaningful dialogue and
direct engagement with our teams and beneficiaries, further affirming our shared mission to advance the well-being of
senior citizens and families in Abu Dhabi.”

Her Excellency Al Rumaithi added that discussions during the visit focused on potential avenues for future

collaboration between FDF and PureHealth, particularly in promoting senior citizens’ participation in community
programs and expanding their contributions to sustainable development. She highlighted the significance of recognising

senior citizens as essential contributors to social cohesion, cultural continuity, and the transmission of values and
wisdom across generations.

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