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Press Release

Fourth Abu Dhabi Family Forum: The Family as an Active

Partner in Achieving Sustainable Development

Abu Dhabi, December 17, 2023: The Fourth Abu Dhabi Family Forum, held under the

theme ‘Cohesive Family, Sustainable Community’focused on key pillars of Sustainable

Family, Business Leadership, Children of the Future, and Emirati Heritage, witnessed a

remarkable participation in the diverse workshops held in partnership with various
entities.

the 'Sustainable Family Station’ hosed six workshops, including 'Digital Parenting'

organised by the Khalifa Empowerment Program, 'Bridges of Hope' held in collaboration

with the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, 'Generations Journey'
by the Authority of Social Contribution, 'Strength Your Muscles and Get Rid of Sagging'

by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and 'Balance Between Work and Life' by the Sanad Al-

Watan Women Society. In addition, the outdoor events at the station, including the Family
Theater, Family Kitchen and Aqdar Cultural Salon, as well as entertaining competitions

and prizes, gained the attention of the visitors of the forum of different age groups.

Eng. Sanaa Youssef Al Dhaen, Head of General Service at FDF and Head of the

Sustainable Families Station, said: “Under the theme Cohesive Family, Sustainable
Community, the Fourth Abu Dhabi Family Forum 2023 highlights the significance of the

family as a strategic partner that can help achieve broad sustainable development

objectives. The purpose of the forum is to acquaint families with plans for sustainable

social development in the upcoming phase, as well as current and upcoming social services,
with an emphasis on digital and smart services. In addition to enhancing the quality of life

and the family's capacity to preserve its cohesiveness, solidarity, and unity, these services

guarantee a prompt and effective response to families in a variety of circumstances. They

also help to provide prevention, protection, and appropriate intervention.”