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supporting senior citizens and families

Story by The National
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The UAE is committed to supporting senior citizens and families. The National© Mona Al-Marzouqi
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, has underlined the UAE's commitment to improving the quality
of life of the country's senior citizens and strengthening the family unit, saying they are at the “forefront of our
efforts”.

Sheikha Fatima, chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and
Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, said key steps had been taken under
the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed to bolster social welfare legislation.

“Families and senior citizens, both Emirati and residents, will continue to be at the forefront of our efforts, and we will
enhance our assistance for them,” Sheikha Fatima said.

“Our dedication is to implement more initiatives that improve their standard of living through an integrated and
sustainable social care system.

“Our efforts will be focused on meeting their needs, achieving their goals, and offering them intellectual and
emotional support. We aim to provide a healthy and enriching lifestyle by fostering psychological and mental well-
being.”

Sheikha Fatima referenced the results of the 2024 World Happiness Report, which revealed that senior citizens are
among the happiest demographic in the UAE.

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