His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region,
has received a delegation from the Department of Community Development and Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, along with representatives of partner entities and institutions concerned with the social sector in the emirate.
The meeting reviewed key programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening family cohesion and supporting low-income families and community groups, in line with the objectives of the UAE Year of Family.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan was briefed on the main areas of support provided by the department, the authority and their partners through an integrated social support ecosystem designed to empower families and enhance their stability. These areas include financial assistance for low-income families to help meet their basic needs and strengthen their quality of life, as well as empowerment programmes focused on developing the skills and qualifications of family members able to work and connecting them with employment opportunities, in coordination and cooperation with relevant partners and entities.
The ecosystem also includes financial counselling aimed at enhancing financial awareness among families, guiding them towards effective income management and sustainable financial planning, in addition to case management involving comprehensive assessments of families’ needs and coordination with relevant entities to ensure that appropriate support is provided for each case.
His Highness said the programmes reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to build a cohesive society that actively contributes to advancing the nation’s economic priorities and aspirations. His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that this vision is realised by supporting and empowering families, while reinforcing the values of solidarity, cooperation and social cohesion across the community.
The delegation presented the key outcomes of the economic empowerment programme, which has enabled the employment of more than 1,000 beneficiaries in Al Ain Region, in coordination with partners, from its launch up to 2025. The results reflect the positive impact of these programmes in strengthening family stability and social cohesion, and empowering members of the community in Al Ain Region to contribute effectively to sustainable development.
His Highness was also briefed on Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority’s case assessment mechanism, including the comprehensive evaluation of families’ needs and the identification of appropriate interventions for each case. His Highness directed the continued monitoring of family needs and the provision of tailored interventions to enhance quality of life and strengthen family stability.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; His Excellency Engineer Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of the Department of Community Development; His Excellency Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His Excellency Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge; His Excellency Ibrahim Nasser, Undersecretary of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Dr Omar Al Dhaheri, Assistant Undersecretary for School Operations Sector at the Ministry of Education; His Excellency Rashid Mubarak Al Mansoori, Secretary General of Emirates Red Crescent; His Excellency Engineer Abdullah Humaid Al Ameri, Director-General of the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an; and Her Excellency Dr Mona Al Mansoori, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority.
The meeting reviewed key programmes and initiatives aimed at strengthening family cohesion and supporting low-income families and community groups, in line with the objectives of the UAE Year of Family.
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan was briefed on the main areas of support provided by the department, the authority and their partners through an integrated social support ecosystem designed to empower families and enhance their stability. These areas include financial assistance for low-income families to help meet their basic needs and strengthen their quality of life, as well as empowerment programmes focused on developing the skills and qualifications of family members able to work and connecting them with employment opportunities, in coordination and cooperation with relevant partners and entities.
The ecosystem also includes financial counselling aimed at enhancing financial awareness among families, guiding them towards effective income management and sustainable financial planning, in addition to case management involving comprehensive assessments of families’ needs and coordination with relevant entities to ensure that appropriate support is provided for each case.
His Highness said the programmes reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to build a cohesive society that actively contributes to advancing the nation’s economic priorities and aspirations. His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that this vision is realised by supporting and empowering families, while reinforcing the values of solidarity, cooperation and social cohesion across the community.
The delegation presented the key outcomes of the economic empowerment programme, which has enabled the employment of more than 1,000 beneficiaries in Al Ain Region, in coordination with partners, from its launch up to 2025. The results reflect the positive impact of these programmes in strengthening family stability and social cohesion, and empowering members of the community in Al Ain Region to contribute effectively to sustainable development.
His Highness was also briefed on Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority’s case assessment mechanism, including the comprehensive evaluation of families’ needs and the identification of appropriate interventions for each case. His Highness directed the continued monitoring of family needs and the provision of tailored interventions to enhance quality of life and strengthen family stability.
The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Shamis Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Department of Community Development; His Excellency Engineer Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of the Department of Community Development; His Excellency Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His Excellency Mubarak Hamad Al Mheiri, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge; His Excellency Ibrahim Nasser, Undersecretary of the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Dr Omar Al Dhaheri, Assistant Undersecretary for School Operations Sector at the Ministry of Education; His Excellency Rashid Mubarak Al Mansoori, Secretary General of Emirates Red Crescent; His Excellency Engineer Abdullah Humaid Al Ameri, Director-General of the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an; and Her Excellency Dr Mona Al Mansoori, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority.