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6/13/25, 2:00 PM FDF launches ‘Let Us Protect Our Elders with Love’ guide | Emirates News Agency
safe, compassionate environment that positively
contributes to their mental and physical well-being.

Furthermore, the event strengthened the long-term values
of loyalty, gratitude and intergenerational solidarity.

The conference was attended by Mariam Mohammed Al
Rumaithi, Director-General of the FDF; Abdulrahman Al
Baloushi, Director of the Strategic Planning and

Institutional Development Department; Saeed Al Ghafli,
Director of Support Services Department; and Wafa Al Ali,

Director of the Family Development Department at FDF.
Also in attendance were a number of the Foundation’s
social experts, strategic partners, representatives from

partner entities, media professionals, and senior citizens.
Mariam Al Rumaithi said, “The ‘Let Us Protect Our Elders

with Love’ guide is a testament to our unwavering
commitment to protect senior citizens and highlight our
strong belief in providing them respectful, compassionate

and psychologically aware care. The guide is designed by
combining diverse expertise and knowledge, and it stands

as an educational reference that sheds light on
unintentionally harmful emotional behaviours that may
negatively impact the peaceful lives of elderly people.

Furthermore, it offers positive alternatives that reinforce
genuine human connection and contribute to creating a

safer and more nurturing environment for our elders.
Here, we are not only launching a guide but also
delivering a sincere message of love and gratitude. Today,

we are reaffirming our pledge to those who illuminated our
paths and fostering a culture of empathy and appreciation

across every home and institution.”
In addition, Al Rumaithi stated that respecting elderly
people and valuing their lifelong contributions is an

approach deeply inspired by the vision of the UAE’s wise
leadership, led by President His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who places great

significance on instilling the values of loyalty and national
recognition.

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