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Press Release

community. We offer them the tools, resources, and support they need to unleash their creativity and

advance their abilities because we think it's important to capitalise on their experiences and creativity. By
giving them the information and resources they need to put their ideas into practise in carpentry, weaving,

digital technology, or any other activity, we aim to empower them through a variety of programmes and

workshops, not just by teaching them new skills.”

Addressing social priorities

H.E. Salama Ajlan Al Amimi stated that the authority is eager to form alliances that have a tangible, positive

impact on addressing social priorities in Abu Dhabi. According to her, the authority's decision to sign the
cooperation agreement with Make Management Services Company demonstrates the commitment

towards working with our partners at the Family Development Foundation to assist those in community

who are in need of a decent standard of living.

She added: “We are committed to assisting elderly persons and residents, boosting their quality of life, and

attaining social integration, and we look forward to launching this partnership and achieving positive

outcomes.”

Sustainable access for senior citizens to their rights

Two sessions were also organised by the Family Development Foundation as part of the Sixth Forum for

Senior Citizens and Residents 2023 activities. The first session covered the axis of national global policies

and trends that ensure the sustainability of senior citizens' access to their rights and improve their quality
of life, which was moderated by Dr. Fatima Abdullah Al Hammadi, the social expert at the Family

Development Foundation. Sulaiman Al Mazmi, Social Welfare Advisor at the Ministry of Community

Development, discussed national policies, strategies, and directions. Her Excellency Eng. Sheikha Al Hosani,
Executive Director of the Monitoring and Social Innovation Sector at the Department of Community

Development, highlighted the policies, strategies and future directions that ensure a high standard of living

for senior citizens and residents in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The Senior Citizens' Rights Law was further
discussed by Dr. Turki Hassan Al-Qahtani, a senior family supervisor at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department,

as a groundbreaking step towards fulfilling covenants.