Abu Dhabi To Launch First Edition Of Social Care Forum In Partnership With Deloitte

The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD) is hosting the first Social Care Forum on 2-3 October 2024, in collaboration with Deloitte (Middle East). The event's theme, "Enhancing Innovation and Cooperation in Social Care," aims to explore future trends in social care services, strategies for developing top talents in the sector, and innovative digital transformations.

The forum will gather local and international thought leaders, policymakers, practitioners, service providers, and innovators. They will discuss sector challenges, develop solutions, and share global best practices to improve quality of life sustainably. This initiative also aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi's leadership in social initiatives.

Mubarak Salem Al Ameri, Executive Director of the Social Licensing and Control Sector at DCD, stated, "Organising the Social Care Forum in Abu Dhabi comes as part of our efforts to strengthen and develop the social sector and the country, in line with our national vision and sustainable development goals. The forum brings together an elite group of experts, public and private sector service providers, policy-makers and innovators from various sectors to exchange experiences and best practices in the field of social care. This forum will enhance awareness of sector-specific issues and discuss innovative solutions to address the challenges it faces."

Keynote speeches by sector officials will cover inspiring topics. Panel discussions will address significant social care issues. Interactive workshops and case studies will highlight recent innovations and achievements. An exhibition will showcase influential works from social sector providers and innovators.

Al Ameri emphasised that over 500 visitors, participants, and specialists are expected at the two-day forum. He noted that this provides a platform for shaping the future of social care through collaboration between public and private sectors. "We expect the two-day forum to attract over 500 visitors, participants, and specialists, providing an opportunity for all concerned to shape the future of social care. Through our cooperation with Deloitte (Middle East), we emphasise the importance of public and private sector collaboration in organising forums that achieve integration of roles to provide the best services to all members of our society."

Future Prospects

The forum is seen as a starting point for further cooperation and innovation in social care fields. Al Ameri expressed confidence that open dialogue during the event would lead to positive outcomes benefiting the community. "The forum is a starting point for further cooperation and innovation in the fields of social care, and to achieve our vision for a prosperous and sustainable future for all members of society. We are confident that the open and constructive dialogue that the forum will witness will lead to fruitful and positive results that benefit the entire community."

In summary, this inaugural Social Care Forum aims to foster innovation through collaboration among experts from various sectors. It seeks to address current challenges while promoting sustainable development goals aligned with Abu Dhabi's national vision.

Al Ameri also highlighted DCD's efforts since its establishment in 2018 to elevate Abu Dhabi's social care system.

With inputs from WAM