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Press Release

FDF launches “Digital Social Observer platform” during its participation at

GITEX Global 2023

Abu Dhabi, October 20, 2023: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) unveiled its latest

digital platform, the "Digital Social Observer System," during its participation at GITEX Global
2023. The platform was launched at the Abu Dhabi Government pavilion at GITEX 2023, which

is being held from October 16 to 20, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The launching
underscores FDF’s unwavering commitment to introducing various innovative initiatives that

benefit the Abu Dhabi society.

‘Digital Social Observer’ platform was launched in the presence of H.E. Mariam Mohammed Al
Rumaithi, Director General at Family Development Foundation, H.E. Abdulrahman Al Balushi,

Director of the Department of Strategic Planning and Institutional Development at the Family
Development Foundation, H.E. Fahed Salem Alkayyoomi, Under-secretary of the Abu

Dhabi Department of Government Support; and H.E. Dr. Mohammed Abdel Hameed Al Askar,
representative of the Abu Dhabi Unified Government Services Platform ‘TAMM’ at the

Department of Government Enablement, along with a number of officials and employees of the
Foundation as well as visitors to the exhibition. Visitors to the pavilion were briefed with this new

platform and its objectives that are targeted at establishing innovative social services and

programs, which will contribute to enhancing quality of life of individuals and families in the
community.

In addition, FDF launched its service, “Digital Qualifications Workshops” which is aimed at

offering favourable opportunities for senior citizens throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as well
as empowering them to use digital tools, in order to keep them up to date with the ever-evolving

fast-paced world. The service will facilitate their access to various digital resources, enabling them
to utilise several digital devices, social media, and the Internet. It will further serve as a significant

tool for helping them communicate with friends and family. These innovations enable FDF to

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