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In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the UAE President

issues law amending Family Development Foundation’s

mandate

In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
President of the UAE, has issued a law amending the mandate of the Family Development
Foundation (FDF) to provide guidance, awareness and support for families, and social services
related to the elderly, enhancing the development and stability of family structures in the emirate.

Under its new mandate, FDF is responsible for preparing and developing preventive guidance and
awareness programmes for the elderly, providing them with social services and supportive family
services for their benefit, as well as living assistance systems, including home care services, and
support and training for caretakers of the elderly.

According to the new law, FDF is mandated with a liaison role for various government entities to
provide volunteering opportunities for the elderly to engage in activities and events, grant them
privileges and facilities that meet their needs, and develop and manage social clubs for the elderly
to support their physical and mental health and wellbeing.

The new mandate of the FDF covers creation of databases of the elderly and their caretakers, and
conducting studies and research on various key affairs related to families and the elderly.

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