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dialogue-driven environment that promoted experience-sharing and encouraged new
initiatives.”

Muneera Majid Al Ali, Director of the Research and Studies Department at FDF, said, “In line

with our relentless efforts to reinforce social monitoring and gain a broader understanding of
societal changes, we have employed a comprehensive methodology that blends both
quantitative and qualitative sources. The dialogue forums are one of our key qualitative tools,

which played a pivotal role in collecting community insights and opinions on priority socials

issues.”

These sessions highlight an effective interactive approach to opening direct communication

channels with community members and key stakeholders. It enables more precise
understanding of social reality from different perspectives and contributing to the provision of

more responsive services in line with the requirements.

She added, “Apart from the forums, FDF also depends on a wide array of data sources, such as
official records, the Digital Social Observer platform, service performance outcomes, and

findings from field studies and social research, to develop a comprehensive and reliable
understanding of social dynamics.” The Foundation underscores that understanding the
community’s perspective is not a routine task but a cornerstone in building evidence-based and

reality-driven policies.

Muneera Majid Al Ali, added, “The forum looked into a range of important themes, aiming to
understand the expectations of senior citizens concerning the centre’s services, while also

identifying their key service priorities within the area. It assessed the effectiveness of current
services and their contribution towards improving quality of life. The discussions also addressed

the spatial requirements within the centre, the efficiency of communication channels with the
Foundation, and the participants’ future expectations for the services offered, all with the
overarching goal of shaping a service ecosystem that aligns with their aspirations and enriches

their overall experience.”

She noted that the insightful discussions that unleashed during the forum resulted in several
key outcomes, most importantly the clear identification of senior citizens’ primary needs at Al

Mirfa Center. Participants expressed a strong interest in upgrading existing facilities and
introducing new recreational amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness centre, and a majlis,

as well as organising social events like outings and competitions. They also outlined their
service priorities, with health forum services ranked the highest, followed by the social forum

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