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Statement by H.E. Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi,

Director General of the Family Development Foundation

H.E. Al Rumaithi:

Mother of the Nation’s endeavours improve quality of life for senior citizens and families.

FDF services implemented under the wise directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint
Mubarak enhance the stability and well-being of senior citizens and residents.

H.E. Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of the Family Development Foundation
(FDF), highlighted the significant role of relentless efforts by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint

Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family
Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and

‘Mother of the Nation’, in enhancing the well-being of senior citizens and families. She stated that Her

Highness spearheads services to enhance their stability, in line with the national policy to empower
this demographic segment. Moreover, Her Excellency underscored FDF’s ambitious vision to promote

the active participation of senior citizens in society, upholding the wise directives of Her Highness
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak.

Aligned with the issuance of the law amending the Family Development Foundation’s (FDF) mandate

by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Her Excellency

stated: “Since its inception 19 years ago, under the wise guidance of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima
bint Mubarak, FDF has been steadfast in its commitment to caring for senior citizens and providing

social support to all members of society. The foundation maintains a strong presence across Abu
Dhabi, with branches strategically located in key areas such as Al Dhafra and Al Ain. At FDF, we

remain dedicated to realizing the foundation’s ambitious goals, driven by a passionate mindset and a
pragmatic vision for the future.”

Her Excellency praised the exemplary law issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al
Nahyan, President of the UAE, aimed at further strengthening the FDF’s commitment to enhancing