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1/3/25, 6:20 PM Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak: Senior citizens are an integral part of the UAE's social fabric

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union,
President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman
of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), known as the Mother of the Nation, highlighted
the decision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to
amend Law No. 11 of 2006 under the new provisions of Law No. 12 of 2024, which will further
strengthen FDF’s commitment to enhancing social services. The decision encompasses
research and the provision of comprehensive care for senior citizens, further strengthening the
foundation’s strategic vision to improve the quality of life for families and society, particularly
focussing on senior citizens as the foundation of the nation’s social fabric.

Her Highness expressed optimism on a new era of excellence in elevating the quality of life for
senior citizens and residents alongside family members. Her Highness stated that the FDF will
continue to implement innovative initiatives and provide essential support to ensure wellbeing
and happiness for all. This is in line with the ambitious vision of the UAE’s leadership, guided by
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who prioritises ensuring sustainable
services and advanced solutions tailored to the needs of senior citizens. These e orts re ect
the UAE’s commitment to integrating senior citizens within the community and recognising
their key role in sharing experiences and knowledge, essential for societal progress and
development.

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak said: “Families and senior citizens, both Emirati and
residents, will continue to be at the forefront of our e orts, and we will enhance our assistance
for them. Our dedication is to implement more initiatives that improve their standard of living
through an integrated and sustainable social care system. Our e orts will be focussed on
meeting their needs, achieving their goals, and o ering them intellectual and emotional
support. We aim to provide a healthy and enriching lifestyle by fostering psychological and
mental wellbeing.”

Her Highness also referred to the 2024 World Happiness Report, which revealed that senior
citizens are among the happiest demographic in the UAE. This signi es the success of the
UAE’s comprehensive development plans and strategic initiatives under the wise leadership,
which places immense value on human dignity and wellbeing.

COMMUNITY FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION FATIMA BINT MUBARAK

GENERAL WOMEN’S UNION MOHAMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN (MBZ)
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