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6/9/25, 11:07 AM FDF inaugurates Barakat Al Dar Social Club for senior citizens, residents at Al Shiwayb Centre – The Gulf Time Newspaper
them to access services through technology, and build the knowledge and skills of

their families and caregivers.

Ali Salem Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development

Foundation (FDF), praised the unwavering support of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint

Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, for recognising senior citizens as a vital pillar of

society.

Al Kaabi noted that Her Highness is committed to empowering them to continue

contributing in an environment that upholds their dignity and meets their evolving

needs.

Al Kaabi added that the Barakat Al Dar Club in Al Shiwayb serves as a pioneering

model of sustainable community care, offering comprehensive programmes and

services that meet the diverse needs of senior citizens across health, cultural, and

recreational domains. This initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to the

vision of the UAE’s wise leadership, which emphasises social cohesion and

intergenerational solidarity, ensuring continued contributions and valuing the

accumulated expertise of senior citizens.

Al Kaabi emphasised that the foundation remains dedicated to launching

innovative programmes for senior citizens based on international best practices in

integrated care.

Al Kaabi commended the interactive activities and awareness programmes that

reflect the needs and aspirations of this demographic, enabling them to maintain

a meaningful role in society through strategic partnerships that ensure the

delivery of inclusive, sustainable services. These efforts aim to enhance seniors’

independence and elevate their overall quality of life.

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