H.E. Salama Ajlan Al Ameemi, Director General of the Family Care Authority, said: On Emirati Women’s Day, observed this year under the theme “Together, We Emerge Stronger and Better,” we celebrate an inspiring journey shaped by the ambition and dedication of Emirati women, and their enduring role in strengthening family stability, fostering social cohesion, and actively contributing to the future of our nation. This year’s theme reflects the strength, determination, and ability of Emirati women to turn challenges into opportunities and aspirations into achievements.
Guided by the vision of our wise leadership and inspired by the remarkable legacy of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation,” Emirati women continue to make a meaningful impact across all areas of development. They contribute with distinction to the UAE’s progress while playing a pivotal role in building stable and cohesive families.
At the Family Care Authority, we believe that supporting and empowering women is an investment in family stability and community prosperity. With this in mind, we remain committed to providing specialised and proactive services that respond to the needs of family members throughout different stages of life, empowering them to navigate challenges and build more stable and fulfilling family lives.
On this occasion, we celebrate every Emirati woman who has turned her ambition into strength, her dedication into impact, and her achievements into a source of inspiration for future generations. Emirati women will continue to be essential partners in our nation’s development journey and in building cohesive families and a more prosperous society, as together, we emerge stronger and better.
About the Family Care Authority FCA:
The Family Care Authority (FCA), an affiliate of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, plays a significant role within Abu Dhabi’s social sector ecosystem, guided by its vision of fostering more stable, resilient, and cohesive families. The Authority adopts a comprehensive and human-centred approach focused on prevention, support, and empowerment, providing integrated range of social, psychological, and family care services tailored to the evolving needs of individuals and families across all stages of life.
Collaborating closely with its partners across the social sector, the Authority serves as both a coordinating and enabling entity, bringing cohesive services through its centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. Its service categories include Counselling and Guidance, Protective Care, Alternative Care, Empowerment and Awareness, and Custody Visitation, all aimed at enhancing quality of life and strengthening social cohesion and long-term community wellbeing.
The Authority’s mandate was further expanded under Abu Dhabi Executive Council Resolution No. (9) of 2024 to include shelter and humanitarian care services, rehabilitation and empowerment programmes, and specialised support for victims of violence and human trafficking. These services are delivered within a framework that safeguards privacy, preserves human dignity, and promotes family security, reassurance, and social stability.
