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Press Release

Under the auspices of Mother of the Nation

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FDF organises 6 Forum for Senior Citizens and Residents 2023 to

mark International Day of Older Persons

Abu Dhabi, October 8, 2023 – The Family Development Foundation (FDF) organised the 6th Forum for

Senior Citizens and Residents 2023, under the slogan ‘Towards Sustainable Social Welfare for Senior

Citizens and Residents,’ at the FDF’s Jebel Hafeet Community Center in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, to commemorate

the International Day for Older Persons. The Forum was held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha

Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family

Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and the

‘Mother of the Nation’.

Organising this Forum demonstrates the FDF’s commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of senior

citizens by strengthening cooperation with its partners. This is in line with its ambitious strategy that aims

to offer every form of assistance and services to this important segment of society in order to improve their

quality of life.

The Forum witnessed the participation of Her Excellency Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director

General of the Family Development Foundation; Her Excellency Salama Ajlan Al Ameemi, Director General

of the Authority of Social Contributions - Ma’an, as well as employees of FDF, its numerous strategic

partners, and senior citizens and residents.