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Eng Al Dhaen also noted that the Sustainable Families Station hosts a number of activities

including digital parenting, the Bridges of Hope program, traffic safety, home gardening,

sustainability tips, diverse workshops and various sports activities along with several lucky

draws, prizes and surprises for visitors. The key goal is to promote the national spirit,
spread happiness among family members, support talented youth and raise awareness

among community members interactively, in cooperation with several strategic partners.

Mona Karam, member of the Productive Projects Committee and Director of the

Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) Branch in Khorfakhan, said, “Sharjah
City for Human Services, through the Productive Projects Department of the Masarat

Centre for Development and Empowerment, is interested in strengthening community

collaborations around the country. This is accomplished by taking part in the Fourth Abu
Dhabi Family Forum, which is supported by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak,

the Mother of the Nation, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and

Childhood, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, and Supreme Chairwoman of the

Family Development Foundation. The eight-day event, which takes place at Al Hudayriyat
Island in Abu Dhabi from 4 PM to 10 PM, aims to introduce employees with impairments

to the artistic side and to foster their artistic capabilities in profitable initiatives.”

" The Takween Pavilion showcases five distinct projects, encompassing artistic paintings,
handicrafts, ceramics, sweets, and carpets. The goal of the participation is to support the

city's efforts for the social empowerment of people with disabilities by enhancing the

financial freedom and creative energy of employees with disabilities,” Karam added.

Bader Hasan Al Shehhi, Director of Communication and Community Engagement
Division at the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, said: “We are

delighted to join hands with FDF and be strategic partner of the Fourth Abu Dhabi Family

Forum, which held under the theme Cohesive Family, Sustainable Community. This