Four MoUs signed at Social Sector Business Forum in Abu Dhabi to address social challenges

These agreements are aimed at enhancing partnerships to develop innovative solutions to address various social challenges.

Several announcements of strategic partnerships with private sectors were also made during the event, held on Monday.

Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of DCD, along with several general managers in the social and government sectors and several senior officials in the private and third sectors, were present during the signing of the MoUs.

Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, under-secretary at DCD, said the event marked a turning point in the development of partnerships between the public, private, and third sectors.

“It will open up possibilities for collaboration and the sharing of knowledge through discussion workshops conducted by the Social Innovation Lab to address pressing social issues and accelerate the Emirate’s social development,” he said.

The MoUs included one between Etihad Airways and the Family Development Foundation to support programmes that lower costs for those who are about to get married by providing incentives to participate in micro-wedding programmes.

Two of the agreements signed at the event, including one between the Family Care Authority and Aldar Properties, focused on numerous initiatives aimed at improving family cohesion and well-being in Abu Dhabi.

These agreements enable interested parties to take part in creating a set of initiatives and exchanging experiences for ensuring the well-being of all family members.

Family Care Authority also entered into a similar MoU with Miral, a pioneer in developing destinations and immersive experiences in Abu Dhabi.

The agreement focuses on delivering a set of family services on Yas Island after researching the needs of the local populace to guarantee an improvement in the quality of time spent by family members.