Family Development Foundation (FDF) has inaugurated the Barakat Al Dar Social Club in Al Shiwayb Centre to provide social services to senior citizens, residents, and individuals approaching retirement.
The Barakat Al Dar Social Club seeks to create a safe, inclusive environment that encourages active engagement among senior citizens while ensuring their psychological, social, cultural, and physical well-being.
It also offers integrated social services to enhance their quality of life, empower them to access services through technology and build the knowledge and skills of their families and caregivers.
Ali Salem Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), praised the unwavering support of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, for recognizing senior citizens as a vital pillar of society.
Al Kaabi noted that Her Highness is committed to empowering them to continue contributing in an environment that upholds their dignity and meets their evolving needs. The Barakat Al Dar Club in Al Shiwayb is a pioneering model of sustainable community care, offering comprehensive programs and services that meet the diverse needs of senior citizens across health, cultural, and recreational domains. This initiative reflects the foundation’s commitment to the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership, which emphasizes social cohesion and intergenerational solidarity, ensuring continued contributions and valuing the accumulated expertise of senior citizens.
Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of the Family Development Foundation, said that, “The inauguration of the Barakat Al Dar Social Club at Al Shiwayb Centre reflects the noble values upheld by our wise leadership, led by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, through various initiatives and development projects. It also underscores the dedication of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, to the wellbeing of senior citizens. Her forward-looking vision focuses on empowering seniors and enhancing their quality of life by providing a safe, encouraging environment that allows them to continue giving and actively engage in society.”
“The Family Development Foundation had previously inaugurated Barakat Al Dar Social Clubs in Al Mirfa and Al Wathba in 2022, followed by the opening of clubs in Al Sila’ and Al Ain in 2024. The most recent addition was the launch of the Ramah Club in 2025,” noted Wafa Mohammed Al Ali, Director of the Family Development Department at FDF.
