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4/24/25, 11:29 AM Abu Dhabi unveils key services under 'Barakatna' initiative

Designed to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens and their caregivers, the initiative

reinforces Abu Dhabi’s integrated community care ecosystem while fostering family and social
cohesion.

The launch aligns with the objectives of the “Year of Community,” emphasising holistic support for
families. It also reflects the leadership’s vision of placing senior citizens at the heart of society, in

recognition of their lifelong contributions to nation-building, and reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s

commitment to a compassionate and inclusive social development model.

“Barakatna” is one of the strategic initiatives led by the Department of Community Development,

developed in close coordination with key government partners in the Emirate. The Family

Development Foundation is responsible for overseeing the implementation of services, in

collaboration with a network of entities that includes the Department of Government Enablement,
the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, Abu Dhabi Real

Estate Center, and PureHealth.

The initiative offers six integrated services. Among them is to Obtain Temporary Alternative
Care for Senior Citizens, implemented by the Family Development Foundation. This service

allows primary caregivers to request temporary care for elderly parents who are unable to care for

themselves and require ongoing assistance. Care is provided for up to 8 hours per day, once per

week, for a total of 48 days per year, enabling caregivers to attend to personal responsibilities, spend

time with their families, and ease the demands of daily life.

The Government Empowerment Authority is offering to Obtain Approval for Flexible Working

Systems for Caregivers of their Parents, which allows caregivers to obtain a formal certificate

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