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5/22/25, 10:06 AM Sheikha Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan visits FDF Centre in Abu Dhabi - Middle East News 247

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.”

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