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Statement by H.E. Ali Salem Al Kaabi,

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development Foundation,

On ‘Emirati Children Day’

Al Kaabi:

The wise leadership established a secure environment for children and ensured their

access to the best care.

“The wise leadership continues to place significant importance on the welfare of Emirati children,

recognising them as the fundamental pillar of the nation's foundation. In addition to ensuring
access to the greatest social, educational, medical, and recreational resources, the country has

established a secure environment for children with laws that uphold their rights to protection, care,

support, empowerment, talent development, and skill refinement. This commitment reaffirms our
belief that children are the country's future, and their wellbeing is critical for shaping them into

competent adults who will lead the UAE in the years to come.

The Emirati Children's Day is a significant national event with high humanitarian and community

values. As a result, the Government has taken proactive measures to empower them, and make
every effort to foster their growth and enhance their potential. This is precisely the objective that

we at the Family Development Foundation are dedicated to accomplishing through the
implementation of various specialised programs and the adoption of cutting-edge scientific

methods. Our aim is to facilitate the progress of children, in line with the nation's vision of

achieving growth and success within the community.

Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of the Nation’,

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), the FDF is dedicated to adopting the latest innovations and strategies for children's