Page 132 - FDF PR REPORT - DECEMBER 2024 (ENGLISH)

1/3/25, 6:36 PM UAE President issues law enhancing services and awareness...
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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