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Khawla Al Kaabi, Head of Social Welfare for Senior Citizens of the Family Development

Foundation, said: “With integrated social services to improve their social and psychological

status, the Barakat Al Dar Social Club seeks to provide a safe environment to promote the active
participation of senior citizens while ensuring the provision psychosocial, cultural and health

support. It also aims to empower them to use modern technologies that provide access to several

digital services, as well as offer volunteering opportunities for them to contribute their time and
learn from.”

Al Kaabi highlighted the significance of this initiative in encouraging a healthy lifestyle among

senior citizens and those who approach this stage to foster positive thinking and help them deal

with life’s challenges with increased self-confidence. Furthermore, this initiative also enhances the
mental health of the elderly, provide opportunities for community participation, prepare and

individuals about the social and economic changes after retirement, as well as promote
intergenerational relationships and sharing of experiences.

She added: “The club includes sports rooms, training, and periodic medical examinations, as well

as the Social Empowerment Office - the Office of Confidentiality and Privacy - to provide social

support and comprehensive assessment work for older persons. In addition, the club also offer
health forum, family forum, educational forum, happiness forum, entrepreneurs’ forum, retirement

forum, as well as a social support forum.”

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