Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has announced its participation in the Early Childhood Development Fair 2024, scheduled from October 31 to November 2 at Umm Al Emarat Park.
The event, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), is organized by the ECA in collaboration with the National Academy for Childhood Development, the event’s official sponsor.
Supporting Families
DCD’s presence at the fair will center on two critical initiatives: the Medeem initiative and the Emirati Family Growth Program, known as “Numou.” Both programs highlight DCD’s ongoing efforts to promote family stability, positive parenting, and child development, contributing to a cohesive Abu Dhabi community.
Through Medeem, visitors will gain insight into the Medem Center for Family Nurturing, which provides support services for individuals across age groups and aims to strengthen family bonds. This first-of-its-kind facility in the UAE focuses on guiding couples in building happy, resilient families.
Numou, the Emirati Family Growth Program, encourages family growth by providing resources for new parents, including maternity leave support for Emirati women in the private sector and home visit services for new mothers in partnership with the ECA.
Her Excellency Dr. Mona Al Mansoori, Executive Director of Medeem at DCD, emphasized that, “The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi’s participation in the Early Childhood Development Fair 2024 underscores our commitment to supporting families and children. Initiatives like Medeem and Numou offer essential services that equip new couples and parents with resources to navigate the family building journey.”
Community Growth
The Early Childhood Development Fair 2024 offers a platform to showcase DCD’s commitment to building a unified and supportive society. The event will unite key community institutions and initiatives dedicated to child development, providing families with valuable resources and knowledge to foster a cohesive community.
The Department of Community Development invites community members to explore their initiatives at the fair, participate in discussions on family and child development, and spread awareness of the key role families play in the UAE’s future.