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Press Release

Health and its Impact on Family Formation,’ discussed by Dr Maryam Al-Wahidi, Acting Director
of the Community Health Department at the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center

Abdullah AbdulKarim, Acting Executive Director of the News Content Sector at WAM, spoke at
another panel session about ‘The role of media in the dissemination of community awareness about

family issues’ and need for a scientific approach that promotes marriage to address the new

practices that the campaign seeks to tackle. From a media perspective, the session also aimed to
convey messages to young adults who are preparing for marriage, as well as provide them with

meaningful advice to overcome anything that threatens the stability and growth of a family.

‘Mother of the Nation’ Messages

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of the Nation’, conveyed her social

messages on the occasion of the Family Development Foundation's introduction of the “Kindness
and Mercy” campaign during the third edition of the Social Media Platform. These messages were

directed towards various entities, including families and society at large. Below are the messages
delivered:

• My beloved sons and daughters, As a united family, we all share the responsibility of raising
awareness about the significance of fostering healthy family dynamics, strengthening community

stability, and offering support to those embarking on the journey of marriage. Based on our strong
belief that everyone in our society is an asset who contributes to national progress and prosperity.

• We urge parents to fulfill their role in encouraging their children to build healthy and balanced
families. We should promote the values of compatibility and cohesion across generations, thereby

harnessing the positive influence of families in supporting population growth. Our duty to our

children is to maintain their families to ensure their comfort, stability, and happiness.

• The people of the UAE, who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to their national
identity, have worked tirelessly to improve their quality of life while contributing actively to

enhance family stability through tolerance and constructive dialogue.