Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, attended the opening of the second edition of the Social Care Forum. Organised by the Department of Community Development in collaboration with Deloitte Middle East, this year’s forum is held under the theme “Future Ready Social Care: People, Practice, and Policy.”
The event brings together ministers, experts, and thought leaders from across the globe, positioning Abu Dhabi as a hub for international dialogue and innovation in social care.
The opening day featured a high-level session between Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development, and Masagos Zulkifli, Singapore’s Minister for Social and Family Development, discussing the future of the social sector and global approaches to policy development and government innovation.
Dr Al Khaili highlighted that the forum provides a strategic platform to explore the future of social care, forge international partnerships, and advance Abu Dhabi’s vision for an innovative and sustainable social sector that enhances quality of life and reinforces the emirate’s global leadership in social care.
The first day concluded with practical training workshops on topics including artificial intelligence in social care, trauma-informed case management, and child and family wellbeing, equipping practitioners with tools to enhance their skills.
The sessions underscored Abu Dhabi’s role as a global center for social innovation and policy development, supporting the creation of inclusive and sustainable social care systems.
By bringing together international ministers, experts, and academics, the forum continues to serve as a pioneering platform driving change and cementing Abu Dhabi’s position at the forefront of the global social care dialogue.
(Inputs from WAM)
