Abu Dhabi: Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting families as the cornerstone of sustainable development, on the occasion of International Day of Families. In a statement marking the occasion, the Family Minister highlighted the pivotal role of the family in shaping the nation's identity and development. She said that since the founding of the UAE, the family has been at the heart of national progress, serving as a source of care, support, and emotional and intellectual stability for generations.
According to Emirates News Agency, the minister emphasized the family's significance as not merely a social unit but as the nucleus upon which generations rely for support, care, and emotional and intellectual stability. She remarked that the family's role extends from instilling national identity and Emirati culture to passing down traditions from one generation to the next, ensuring that the nation's roots remain firmly connected to its proud heritage and promising future.
The minister noted that this year's International Day of Families theme strongly aligns with the UAE's vision, emphasizing the family's role as a key driver of sustainable systems across all sectors. She expressed the UAE's firm belief that the family is the bedrock of sustainable development and reaffirmed the nation's commitment to advancing family-oriented policies and empowering and supporting families as the enduring foundation of societies and shared future.