President floats plan to boost well-being of senior citizens

'Barakatna is a continuation of efforts to care for senior citizens, ensuring their dignity, well-being while recognising their invaluable contributions to UAE's development,' says Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed.

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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has launched Barakatna, an initiative aimed at further enhancing quality of life for senior citizens within Abu Dhabi's comprehensive community care ecosystem and strengthening the values of family cohesion and social solidarity.

The launch took place in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

The announcement was made at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where Sheikh Mohamed received a delegation from the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi led by Department Chairman Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, along with a delegation from the Family Development Foundation headed by Director General Maryam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, in addition to representatives of entities participating in the Barakatna initiative.