Abu dhabi: The 5th Abu Dhabi Family Forum is set to take place from December 12 to 23, 2025, at Al Bahya Square, Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, known as the Mother of the Nation and holding numerous key positions such as Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU) and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), is overseeing the preparations for this significant event.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Family Development Foundation and the H.H Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Excellence and Community Intelligence Programme are meticulously preparing for the forum. This year’s theme, “The Family: Home and Stability,” underscores the foundation’s dedication to fostering family and community cohesion. The forum intends to enhance the quality of life for family members through specialized programs, interactive workshops, and varied activities that merge education with entertainment, aligning with future generations’ aspirations.
Organized by the H.H Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Excellence and Community Intelligence Programme, the forum anticipates robust participation from strategic partners, national institutions, and families from across the emirates. The event will host discussion sessions, interactive workshops, and cultural and heritage stations, alongside dedicated spaces for government services tailored to families and the community. Attendees will have the chance to explore the Family Development Foundation’s services aimed at senior citizens, designed to improve their quality of life.
The activities planned for the forum also aim to strengthen national identity and promote intergenerational bonds, reflecting the vision and mission of the foundation and the program in enhancing family stability and social cohesion.
Maryam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of the Family Development Foundation, highlighted that the forum embodies H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak’s vision of reinforcing the family’s role as society’s cornerstone. She stated, ‘The forum provides an inclusive platform for all family members and an open space for dialogue, interaction, and innovation through specialized programs that strengthen family cohesion, meet the needs of future generations, and support sustainable community development.’
Al Rumaithi also remarked that this edition of the forum represents a culmination of the foundation’s achievements in family empowerment and cohesion. She noted that this year’s programs are more comprehensive and interactive, blending knowledge with entertainment, offering families an opportunity to connect, exchange experiences, and engage in community participation.
Awsha Salem Al Suwaidi, Project Director of the H.H Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Excellence and Community Intelligence Program, emphasized that the forum is designed to be an interactive space that primarily empowers Emirati families, enhances cohesion, and improves their quality of life through innovative programs. Al Suwaidi invited all members of society to anticipate this pivotal family event in Abu Dhabi and to explore its diverse activities and accompanying programs.
The Family Development Foundation continues its steadfast efforts to support family stability and enhance families and senior citizens’ quality of life through specialized programs and initiatives. Meanwhile, the H.H Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Excellence and Community Intelligence Programme remains committed to supporting creative talents and innovators by providing platforms to showcase their work, recognizing their contributions to the UAE’s cultural and social development.