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4/24/25, 11:29 AM Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi unveils key services under 'Barakatna' Initiative - Aletihad News Center
Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood,
and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF). She noted that the Foundation is committed

to providing a comprehensive psychosocial support system for senior citizens, enhancing their abilities, and ensuring
their full integration into society.

“The Barakatna initiative contributes to improving the quality of life for caregivers by offering practical, tailored
solutions that reflect their day-to-day reality. By supervising the implementation of these services, the Foundation

seeks to strengthen family cohesion and promote a culture of shared responsibility—advancing Abu Dhabi’s broader
goals for a more inclusive, compassionate, and sustainable society," Al Rumaithi said.

The Government Empowerment Authority is offering the 'Approval for Flexible Working Systems for Caregivers of
Parents', which allows caregivers to obtain a formal certificate granting them access to flexible work policies within

government entities. This enables them to balance their professional and caregiving responsibilities more effectively.

Ahmad Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Government Empowerment Authority – Abu Dhabi, stated, "This

initiative underscores the government’s commitment to senior citizens, and toward supporting caregivers in the
workplace. Through our partnership with the Department of Community Development, we aim to establish flexible,
forward-thinking policies that enhance social cohesion and empower employees to care for their parents through

proactive services.”

The Department of Municipalities and Transport is offering the 'Additional Units for Special Cases' approval service,
allowing families to make structural modifications to their homes in order to create dedicated, private, and comfortable
living spaces for senior family members.

Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of both the Department of Municipalities and Transport and the Abu Dhabi Housing

Authority, described Barakatna as "a practical solution for developing advanced residential infrastructure tailored to
meet the needs of senior citizens, while also enabling caregivers to fulfill their responsibilities in a comprehensive and
supportive way".

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