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3/13/25, 11:32 AM FDF adopts an approach to engage community members in service development - Middle East News 247

H.E. Al Rumaithi also added that FDF remains committed to continuously improving its services, ensuring
alignment with the wise directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, ‘Mother of the Nation,’
Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and

Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of FDF. Her Excellency further stated that the organisation strives to
achieve Her Highness’s vision by devising innovative programs and services aimed at elevating the quality of
social life of Emirati families, while addressing their diverse needs to promote long-term stability and

wellness.

H.E. Al Rumaithi further highlighted the commendable social milestones achieved by FDF through these

field studies, which are developed to serve the local community, stating that the foundation has conducted
over 25 social surveys, covering over 20 residential areas in Abu Dhabi, over the years. The studies were
conducted through telephonic interviews with individuals from diverse locations to ensure accurate data

collection that will help refine FDF’s social services. Her Excellency also underscored the pivotal role of these
studies in identifying the requirements of residents and ensuring that FDF’s programs are consistently
improved to align with their evolving needs.

Furthermore, Muneera Majed Al Ali, Director of the Studies and Research Department at FDF, said that

the specially designed surveys were developed by FDF’s social specialists, in collaboration with the Statistics
Center – Abu Dhabi to ensure scientific accuracy. The research included 18,000 individuals of both genders
and relied on descriptive analytics as well as advanced statistical tools to generate interactive visual reports.

She also listed key recommendations derived from these studies, such as developing family awareness
programs, improving family and psychological support services, as well as providing social services

addressing each region’s specific needs. Furthermore, in line with its enduring vision to bolster community
cohesion, FDF continuously innovates, expanding the scope of these studies to explore new areas, reinforce
key social objectives and support the well-being of families within the Emirate.

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