Sheikha Fatima: Senior citizens are an integral part of the social fabric in the Emirates
Abu Dhabi, December 13 / WAM / Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Emirates”, President of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, confirmed that the decision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, preserves God, by amending the text of Law No. 11 of 2006 regarding Article 5, based on Law No. 12 of 2024 regarding the powers The Family Development Foundation supports the Foundation’s efforts to renew its commitment to providing social services to the family, conducting studies and research related to family affairs and senior citizens, and providing full and comprehensive care for them, within the framework of its strategic vision aimed at enhancing the quality of life of family members and society, especially senior citizens, as they are an integral part of the social fabric. In the country.
Her Highness expressed her optimism about a new phase of excellence in improving the quality of life of senior citizens and residents as well as family members, during which the Family Development Foundation continues to launch its innovative initiatives and provide the necessary support to ensure their well-being and happiness, in line with the directives of the wise leadership headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al. Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, who attaches great importance to providing sustainable services and all innovative and advanced solutions that understand their needs and contribute to facilitating and enhancing their quality of life. Which reflects the Family Development Foundation’s commitment towards them and working to ensure their harmony within the societal system and organizing their role in transferring experiences and knowledge, which is an inevitable necessity for the development and advancement of society.
Her Highness said: “We will increase our support for families and senior citizens and residents who represent the greatest concern for us, and we will direct more programs that enhance their quality of life through an integrated and sustainable system of community care, and we will intensify efforts to provide cognitive and emotional support in order to meet their needs and discover their requirements and everything they seek, which will contribute “In enhancing their psychological and mental health and reflecting positively on the quality and lifestyle of their lives,” Her Highness referred to the World Happiness Report 2024, which revealed that older people Citizens are the happiest group in the Emirates, which confirms the success of the country’s comprehensive development plans according to systematic strategies under wise leadership that values human value.
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