Cultural & Social

Patronages

International Day for the Elderly

The International day for Elderly provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions elders make to their families and communities and to encourage their participation in community activities. The week’s activities offer scientific lectures on geriatric care which help increase awareness about the implications of population ageing as well as help people understand the role that a community has to play to ensure its elderly are taken care of. It also provides participants with updated information on the kinds of health problems elderly face, ways to cope with them and highlight the latest demographic changes and projections for the -fast growing elderly population. Princess Haya is the Patron of the International day for the Elderly in Dubai.
 

Me & My Family Initiative

The Me & My Family Initiative was developed to bring fun and excitement to children and families during Dubai’s hot summer months. The initiative, which kicked off in the summer of 2010, provided family members the opportunity to come together and enjoy a variety of edutainment, recreational and sports activities – all for free. As part of the initiative, Me & My Family introduced two unique offerings, the mobile inflatable tent and neighborhood fun parks, to families across Dubai and its neighboring cities. The initiative was launched under the direct supervision of HRH Princess Haya. http://www.meandmyfamily.ae
 

Family Gathering Village

The Family Gathering Village was established by the Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein Islamic Cultural Centers in 2009. The village includes a traditional museum, house of poetry, café, Souq, theatre and a crafts and games area. Through its pavilions, it hosts a wide range of cultural awareness programs, educational courses, public lectures, entertainment activities and contests. This village is a new addition to the family development strategy recently adopted by Dubai government which will help enhance national identity and social integration. Princess Haya is a Patron of the Family Gathering Village.
 

Rehabilitation International Conference

Under the theme: Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ratification and Strategies for Implementation, the UAE Ministry of Social Affairs launched in 2009 the Arab Region’s Edition of the Rehabilitation International (RI) Conference. Experts, professionals and advocates discussed various topics such as: rights of persons with disability in terms of accessibility, education, transportation and rehabilitation. HRH Princess Haya was a Patron of the Rehabilitation International Conference.