Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and Mother of the Nation, the 8th Forum for Senior Citizens, organised by the Family Development Foundation, will take place at Abu Dhabi Energy Centre on 1 October 2025.

The event, which will mark the International Day of Older Persons, will feature dialogue sessions and launch initiatives to support seniors’ well-being. The forum aims to explore ways to empower seniors, addressing health, psychological, and social issues, as well as technical challenges and the digital gap that affects their inclusion.