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Press release
To promote well-being of individuals, families and society
FDF organises ‘Quality of Family Life Forum 2024’
Abu Dhabi, 06 December 2024: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) is conducting the
‘Quality of Family Life Forum 2024’, under the theme ‘Our Community Unites Us’ across its
centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra region, as a part of the ‘Better Family Life’ service.
The forum, which is being held from the beginning of November till December 2024, primarily
aims to elevate the quality of life of both families and society, through events and workshops that
cater to the unique needs of diverse age groups.
Bahia Al-Marzouqi, Head of the Youth Skills and Abilities Development Department at FDF,
stated that the forum serves as a unique platform to enhance communication, raise community
awareness and foster positive connections among family members. She further emphasised FDF’s
commitment to offering innovative programs that promote key values and encourage individuals
to engage in interactive activities.
She added that the forum provides interactive and practical methods for family members to engage
in skill development activities, aiming to develop and assess individuals’ communication skills, as
well as bolster relationships with family members. Al-Marzouqi specified that it identifies areas
of improvement to promote the well-being of individuals, families and society as a whole.
Moreover, she remarked that the forum enhances essential emotional, social intelligence and
tolerance skills while improving their practical application in daily life.
Al-Marzouqi further mentioned that the forum features a diverse range of interactive activities and
workshops, such as sessions on social cinema workshops, ‘My Happiness Path’, ‘Discover Me
with Love,’ ‘I Create with My Family,’ ‘Planting seeds,’ ‘The Little Policeman,’ Productive
Families Exhibition, ‘The Little Merchant,’ sports and cultural competitions, a horse show,
awareness segments and a musical segment.