The Department of Community Development (DCD) recently received a delegation from the Riyadh Region Municipality, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster cooperation with partners at local, regional, and international levels. The delegation was received by Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the DCD, along with Hamad Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the DCD, Abdulla Al Ameri, Director-General of Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority, and several executive directors of the department. The meeting focused on Abu Dhabi’s social sector agenda, policies, and strategies, which showcase the department’s commitment to working with authorities to deliver high-quality social services to various groups of society and ensure a dignified life for all. The DCD also highlighted the quality-of-life questionnaire, a key measurement tool used to gather community members’ opinions on various topics and social issues. The department shared the most prominent results from the questionnaire and the significant strategies and initiatives launched based on those results. The DCD also reviewed the social sector’s achievements over the past three years and discussed the most significant social challenges in Abu Dhabi and the solutions developed by the department in partnership with other organizations. Best practices for improving the quality of social services through productive partnerships were also reviewed. The Saudi delegation was briefed on the Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority and the role it plays in improving the standard of living by supporting families who fall below dignified living standards. The efforts made to empower individuals and financial guidance programs aimed at enhancing awareness among program beneficiaries were also discussed. The DCD also highlighted the ambitious role of the third sector in Abu Dhabi and the plans in place to build a sustainable third sector that contributes to the Emirate’s economic and social development. The visit of the Saudi delegation to the DCD contributed to highlighting the best social practices and the latest trends in the Saudi social sector, in line with the Riyadh Municipality’s vision and mission to promote sustainable urban development, provide high-quality services, and build effective partnerships towards a vibrant society.
Source: Emirates News Agency