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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

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