Umm Al Quwain, UAE – As part of its commitment to enhancing quality of life and supporting senior citizens, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure organized the second Senior Citizens Forum. It was held under the theme ‘The Strength of Society Lies in Its Roots’. The event took place at the Oud Al Tayer Majlis, affiliated with the Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation in Umm Al Quwain.
This forum builds on the success of the first event, which was held in Ajman, as part of the ‘We Are Your Support’ initiative. The initiative aims to facilitate and improve services provided to senior citizens. Furthermore, it focuses on developing the government system in line with their needs and aspirations.
Attendees
The second forum witnessed the attendance of a distinguished group of representatives of government and community entities. Senior citizens and residents were also present. The event showcased key services and initiatives dedicated to this valued segment of society. Additionally, it explored ways to enhance social integration and promote active participation. This aimed to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for improving government service systems.
In this context, His Excellency Mohammed Al-Kashf, Member of the Federal National Council, stated that senior citizens are a fundamental pillar of society. He emphasized that such national initiatives reflect the wise leadership’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens. They also recognize their significant role in building the nation.
He added: “In the Federal National Council, we value these efforts and stress the importance of their continuation, given their direct impact on strengthening social cohesion and solidarity.”
For his part, Hamad Al Dhanhani, Director of Customer Happiness Centers at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said: “The ‘We Are Your Support’ initiative represents a model of integration between government and community entities in serving senior citizens. The second forum in Umm Al Quwain marks an additional step toward enhancing continuous communication. It also contributes to listening to the feedback of senior citizens. This leads to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations.”
