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provided constant support to senior citizens and residents, which is a source of pride. It reflects an
exceptional humanitarian vision that places individuals at the centre of planning and care. They have

received comprehensive attention through integrated programs that ensure a dignified life, enhance their
community participation, and acknowledge their role and efforts with appreciation and respect.”

His Excellency stated that FDF consistently follows the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint
Mubarak, ‘Mother of the Nation,’ who emphasises the significance of caring for senior citizens and residents,

ensuring their well-being, and reinforcing their role in society as a foundation of family and social cohesion.
H.E. noted that under the guidance of Her Highness, FDF is dedicated to launching and implementing

impactful initiatives and projects aimed at improving the quality of life for this segment of society, empowering
them, and ensuring their active participation in sustainable development, in line with the UAE’s overall
humanitarian vision.

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Her Excellency Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of FDF, highlighted that the country’s
priority on senior citizens is not a coincidence, but it is a key aspect of an integrated strategic goal envisioned
by the wise leadership and strongly supported by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of the

Nation’. Her Highness specially focusses on this group, considering them as a significant part of the social
fabric. H.E. Al Rumaithi further emphasised Her Highness’s continued commitment to offer consistent comfort

and support for senior citizens through a range of programs and initiatives that ensure a dignified, stable, and
fulfilling life that meet their health and social needs.

H.E. Al Rumaithi stated that senior citizens are both a blessing and a source of security for our country, and
that attending to their needs for comfort is the least that can be done to honour their years of contributions.

We seek to ensure their comfort and stability while adhering to the highest safety and health regulations. H.E.
Al Rumaithi further emphasised FDF’s efforts to create safe homes for senior citizens by making requisite
modifications to ensure sustainable safety that is customised to their health conditions and circumstances.

H.E. Al Rumaithi also emphasised the significance of the FDF’s initiative, highlighting that it involves house
modifications that assist senior citizens’ mobility, while also ensuring social engagement and integration.

These modifications include the installation of access ramps, inclusion of handrails in key locations, and the
use of nonslip flooring in outdoor spaces. H.E. further emphasised the need of widening doorways, improving

lighting, and adding a canopy or awning at the entry of homes to provide weather protection, while
maintaining full compliance with safety standards.

H.E. Al Rumaithi said: “Care for seniors is a basic humanitarian and national value that represents social
cohesiveness and improves quality of life. It encourages the use of FDF’s community initiatives and
programs to ensure a dignified and safe life for this vital segment of the society, as well as protect their

position and promote their psychological and social health.”

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