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How Dubai is strengthening senior citizens' role with new 'Thukher Club'
Gulf News
|April 22, 2026
New branch aims to empower seniors, reinforce intergenerational exchange
Dubai has taken another step towards enhancing the quality of life of senior citizens with the inauguration of a new branch of the 'Thukher Club' in Al Khawaneej.
Launched under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and overseen by the Community Development Authority (CDA), the initiative reflects the emirate's commitment to empowering senior citizens as active contributors to society.
Integrated facilities
The new Al Khawaneej branch features a range of integrated facilities and programmes designed for senior citizens, such as activity and workshop halls, dedicated social spaces, cultural and educational programmes, health and wellness initiatives, and sports and recreational activities.
This story is from the April 22, 2026 edition of Gulf News.
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