Abu Dhabi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – March 13, 2026) Community Sector Committee in educationThe Human and Community Development Council held a meeting chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Council.
During the meeting, the committee discussed the efforts of social sector agencies at the state level United Arab Emirates To enhance community reassurance and support families and community members. The committee also reviewed the national initiatives related to the year family 2026. These initiatives reflect societal values and place people and families at the heart of national efforts.
The initiatives contribute to strengthening national priorities, especially through developing supportive policies family Growth and stability, while enhancing the role family As a cornerstone of social cohesion and sustainable development.
During the meeting, the committee stressed the importance of the role of institutions in providing social and educational services moral Support for various segments of society. These efforts contribute to strengthening the sense of shared responsibility and promoting a culture of solidarity and mutual support United Arab Emirates The community is known for it.
Among those attending were Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Empowerment; Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family; Hessa bint Issa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai; Hajar Ahmed Al-Dhahli was Secretary-General of the Council. Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Head of the Community Development Department – Abu Dhabi (DCD); Maryam Majid Saeed Al Shamsi is Chairman of the Committee Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD).
During the meeting, Her Excellency Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister family The Chairman of the Child Digital Safety Council presented the latest developments regarding the activation of the comprehensive national plan for 2019 familyUnder the slogan “Growth and Belonging”.
The plan focuses on enhancing family Community cohesion, raising community awareness of family-related issues, and developing legislation, policies and benefits that support them family stability. In addition, the plan provides a unified national framework for initiatives and programs while enhancing coordination among relevant agencies.
The presentation also highlighted initiatives aimed at supporting individuals preparing for marriage under United Arab Emirates family Growth strategy 2031.
These initiatives include reviewing relevant human resources policies family Support and promote policies and benefits that facilitate family Formation, growth and expansion family Preparation programs for couples marriage families in their early stages, and promoting family-friendly work environments.
Minister of family It also reviewed initiatives aimed at enhancing… family Values and role enhancement family In raising children and building a cohesive society, such as establishing a child digital safety council and developing policies that govern use Social media Platforms.
For her part, Her Excellency Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Empowerment, reviewed the ministry’s efforts during the year family 2026, which focuses on enhancing the role of the third sector in supporting family-related initiatives, as well as developing community programs that enhance family Cohesion and strengthening social values.
During her presentation, the Minister of Community Empowerment also highlighted many community initiatives aimed at expansion family Participate in social activities, encourage volunteer work, enhance the role of society in supporting the family, and promote a culture of social responsibility.
Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Head of the Community Development Department Abu DhabiIt reviewed the emirate’s efforts to enhance community initiatives and programs that support the family and enhance community reassurance, as well as the readiness of the social sector to respond to community needs.
The presentation highlighted the proactive measures that have been implemented to maintain direct contact with vulnerable groups, follow up on existing cases, and provide services through virtual channels. It also covered efforts to support senior citizens, low-income people, people of determination, workers and volunteers, ensure continuity of services and enhance the sector’s response.
Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri also reviewed the programs that fall under the umbrella of the programme Abu Dhabi family Growth agenda within a year family Frame, with emphasis on family Formation, growth, stability, cohesion and empowerment everyone family Members.
The presentation addressed updates to the supporting software family Formation and encouragement marriageincluding the Madeem initiative, the Ghari Parental License program, and the unified digital platform for wedding Services, the Barakatna Initiative for the Elderly, and Nabd Community Centers in Abu DhabiWhich contributes to enhancing the quality of life and enhancing community cohesion.
For her part, Hessa bint Issa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority, said DubaiShe reviewed the community efforts undertaken by the emirate during the current period to support families and various segments of society.
These efforts included direct communication to check on the health of people of determination, foster families, the elderly, and individuals most in need, in addition to following up on a number of protection cases. Efforts also included spreading awareness through leaflets Social media Crisis management channels family Mental health, and field visits to provide reassurance and support, which reflects the readiness of the social sector and its continuous response to community needs.
Buhumaid also reviewed the updates related to Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum family Program combined family Awareness and family Stabilization programs, as well as financial literacy programs for families in Dubai.
Maryam Majid Saeed Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Committee Sharjah The Department of Social Services reviewed the department’s efforts to support the community during the current period, and the most prominent initiatives implemented by the emirate during the year 2019. family.
The presentation focused on a comprehensive package of community initiatives that enhance cohesion between generations, enable the elderly to transmit Emirati values and heritage, and enhance family and community cohesion.
It also addressed social, economic and health support for families, in addition to initiatives aimed at reviving and strengthening the community spirit family Bonds
In conclusion, the committee stressed the importance of continuing coordination and integration between relevant parties in the social sector, based on successful practices. from Each emirate develops initiatives and policies that support the family. These efforts contribute to enhancing UAE stability family And enhancing its role as the foundation of a cohesive and sustainable society.