Ninth Senior Citizens Forum held in Abu Dhabi under Sheikha Fatima’s patronage
In short
The Family Development Foundation organised the Ninth Senior Citizens Forum at Nabdh Centre in Mohammed Bin Zayed City – Al Manhal, under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. The forum was held under the theme “A Journey Towards Quality of Life for Our Senior Citizens” and coincided with the International Day of Older Persons. Sheikha Fatima said advancing in age should open new horizons for senior citizens to live, participate and contribute.
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The Family Development Foundation (FDF) organised the Ninth Senior Citizens Forum at Nabdh Centre in Mohammed Bin Zayed City – Al Manhal in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the FDF and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. The forum was held under the theme “A Journey Towards Quality of Life for Our Senior Citizens” and coincided with the International Day of Older Persons. [ 1 , 2 ]
The official account said the forum reflects Sheikha Fatima’s continued efforts to enhance the quality of life of senior citizens and to strengthen their active role within the family and society. Sheikha Fatima said advancing in age should open new horizons for senior citizens to live, participate and contribute, while enabling their experience to have greater presence and deeper impact. [ 1 , 2 ]
She said a society that recognises the value of individuals at every stage of life is best positioned to transform their years of experience into a source of strength whose impact extends across families and generations, enriching the nation’s journey with a continually renewed legacy of knowledge and contribution. [ 1 , 2 ]
Those attending included Sheikha Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ambassador of Elderly Projects at PureHealth, representing Al Liwan Foundation for Culture and Heritage; Ali Salem Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development Foundation; and Maryam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of the Family Development Foundation, along with senior officials, representatives of strategic partners, senior citizens and media representatives. [ 1 , 2 ]
Both documents carry the same text of the forum announcement, including the opening of Sheikha Fatima’s statement marking the event, which is truncated mid-sentence in each. Neither outlet reported additional details, figures or outcomes, and no schedule or decisions from the forum were given. [ 1 , 2 ]
Why it matters
The forum is an official Emirati welfare event focused on the quality of life and social role of older people, and it was announced by the Abu Dhabi government’s media office under the patronage of a senior member of the ruling family. Beyond the programme described, the documents give no indication of new policy, funding or decisions, so the event is mainly of local and community interest.
Key facts
- The Family Development Foundation (FDF) organised the Ninth Senior Citizens Forum at Nabdh Centre in Mohammed Bin Zayed City – Al Manhal. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The forum was held under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The theme was “A Journey Towards Quality of Life for Our Senior Citizens”, and the event coincided with the International Day of Older Persons. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Attendees included Sheikha Moza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ali Salem Al Kaabi, chairman of the FDF board of trustees, and Maryam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, the FDF director general, along with senior officials, strategic partners’ representatives, senior citizens and media. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Sheikha Fatima said advancing in age should open new horizons for senior citizens to live, participate and contribute, and that their experience should have greater presence and deeper impact. [ 1 , 2 ]
- She said a society that recognises the value of individuals at every stage of life is best placed to turn their years of experience into a source of strength extending across families and generations. [ 1 , 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- The Ninth Senior Citizens Forum was held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak and was organised by the Family Development Foundation. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The forum was held under the theme “A Journey Towards Quality of Life for Our Senior Citizens” and coincided with the International Day of Older Persons. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Sheikha Fatima said a society that recognises the value of individuals at every stage of life can turn their years of experience into a source of strength across families and generations. [ 1 , 2 ]
Still unclear
- What Sheikha Fatima said in the remainder of her statement marking the forum. Both documents carry the same statement text and both are cut off mid-sentence, so the full remarks are not available.
- Whether the forum produced any decisions, initiatives or commitments. The documents describe the event, its theme, attendees and remarks, but mention no outcomes or announcements.
- The precise programme of the forum, including sessions or activities at Nabdh Centre. No agenda or schedule is given in either document.