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1/3/25, 6:39 PM In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, UAE President issues law amending Family Development Foundation's mandate
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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