Combating coronavirus: UAE working diligently to tackle pandemic, Sheikha Fatima says

Abu Dhabi - The UAE is following a proactive approach to foreseeing all challenges caused by the current crisis facing the entire world, she pointed out.

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), insists the UAE's leadership is working hard in support of global efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
She also highlighted the country's capacity to face global challenges while prioritising the health and safety of its citizens and residents.
The UAE is following a proactive approach to foreseeing all challenges caused by the current crisis facing the entire world, Sheikha Fatima pointed out. She noted that the country has proven its readiness to address emergency situations, due to the cooperation between government authorities, the private sector and community organisations in combating the pandemic.
"We launched the 'Limaouneh' (Aid) portal for family counselling, which reflects values of help and support and requires cooperation, united visions and strategies and future aspirations, with the aim of prioritising families and promoting their role in the community," she said.
In her speech marking the inauguration of the pilot version of the family counselling portal, which is one of the services provided by the Limaouneh scheme, Sheikha Fatima added: "This is a proactive step that reflects a correct vision of the present and future of the UAE, as well as its clear plans to achieve and promote sustainable development."
She said that the UAE is a world-leader in seeing the future, uniting the efforts of relevant authorities to build the community and benefit from distinguished national capacities, as well as designing new systems to prepare for the next 50 years.
Sheikha Fatima then stressed the importance of consolidating the culture of excellence in continuing the country's journey of overall advancement and competitiveness, as well as achieving milestones on all fronts, through drafting relevant plans and projects.
The portal offers ke services on family, social, psychological and legal counselling matters.
It also provides three sub-services, including the unified family counselling portal and the family services guide.
The latter contains 70 family services provided by various official agencies around the country classified either according to types of service, which include charitable services, social support, home care, counselling, delivery services, entertainment, education and health; or according to target groups that include senior citizens, People of Determination, vulnerable families, residents and the general community.