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Press Release

under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak

Abu Dhabi Family Forum kicks off on Friday

Abu Dhabi, December 7, 2023: Under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak,
Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for
Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development
Foundation (FDF) and ‘Mother of the Nation’, the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Family Forum
2023 which is organized by the Family Development Foundation (FDF) under the theme “
Cohesive Family, Sustainable Community” will be held from December 8 to 15, 2023, at
Hudayriyat Island , Abu Dhabi.

Her Excellency Maryam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of FDF, highlighted
the significant role of the forum, which will be held under the umbrella of H.H Sheikha Fatima
Bint Mubarak Excellence and Community Intelligence Program, one of the key projects of
FDF, in consolidating the position of families as an active partner in achieving the goals of
comprehensive sustainable development. In addition, the event will identify phenomena, issues
and challenges families face and assist in discovering innovative techniques and solutions that
can help retain their cohesion and stability to explore the potential of talented and creative
entrepreneurs and people of determination. Furthermore, the program capitalises on the
experiences of senior citizens and elevates societal responsibility of families. It further offers
opportunities to support creative and distinguished people ensuring their active engagement in
community service.

In addition, Her Excellency underscored FDF’s unwavering commitment, which operates in
accordance with the vision and directives of HE Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of
Nation’, to encourage family stability and imbed positive values in the society. The
Foundation’s effort also ensures optimal investment in expertise, human capabilities and
unique cadres to continue the development of country by curating projects that reflect the
realities of life away from the virtual world, which has a strong influence on the
demographics, particularly children and young people. It also contributes to the
development of a conscious generation capable of improving itself and the community, as
the forum targets its guests in positive and unprecedented ways that meet the aspirations
of all visitors.

HE Al Rumaithi further pointed out that the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Family forum, which
was initially scheduled to be held in 2024, is anticipated to witness participation of thousands