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5/22/25, 10:05 AM Sheikha Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan visits FDF Centre in Abu Dhabi
Sheikha Moza commended the Foundation’s efforts in fostering stability and delivering high-quality care
and support to senior citizens and residents. She underscored the importance of fostering strong
partnerships between government 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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