Page 188 - KFED PR REPORT - APRIL 2026

4/7/26, 10:59 AM DCD launches ‘Where Life Pulses’ initiative in Al Aamerah to empower children | Emirates News Agency
creating a lasting impact through activations that reflect

the unique identity of each district."

Mohamed Helal Al Balooshi, Executive Director of the

Community Engagement and Empowerment Sector at

DCD, said: “This initiative has been carefully designed to

give children and youth hands-on experience in

entrepreneurship and community participation, while

reinforcing the family's role as an active partner.”

He noted that the initiative supports DCD’s broader vision

of activating public spaces as vibrant community hubs that

nurture creativity, strengthen belonging, and enhance

quality of life.

The success of “Where Life Pulses” is driven by

collaboration with key strategic partners. These include

the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT)

through its Municipal Presence Centres; the Abu Dhabi

Department of Education and Knowledge; the Department

of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi; the Abu Dhabi

Department of Economic Development; the Khalifa Fund

for Enterprise Development; and the Authority of Social

Contribution – Ma’an.

Following its successful debut in Al Aamerah, the “Where

Life Pulses” initiative will visit more districts across Abu

Dhabi and Al Ain throughout 2026.

https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bzhbpg6-dcd-launches-‘where-life-pulses’-initiative 4/4