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UAE President issues law

enhancing services and awareness

programmes for the elderly

13 Dec 2024

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al
Nahyan 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.

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