Seven pillars of senior Emirati policy

Health care It involves focus on preventive measures that guarantee the safety and rights of senior citizens in the community. It includes a number of initiatives, such as rehabilitation and the provision of basic health insurance to senior citizens in all emirates.

Community involvement and active life It includes initiatives such as organising training courses to enhance skills and develop capabilities in the use of modern technology through social development centres and organising sports activities for senior citizens.

Effective civic participation It includes initiatives such as launching a programme to attract experienced retirees in different fields to benefit from their expertise.

Infrastructure and transportation This pillar aims to encourage joint action to provide competitive housing and infrastructure services in various areas, including initiatives such as the preparation of city-friendly specifications and standards guides.

Financial stability It aims to provide necessary knowledge to ensure the financial stability of senior citizens and includes initiatives such as attracting support from local institutions in support of leading projects to provide facilities for senior citizens.

Safety and security It aims to protect senior citizens by launching a training programme to detect and protect them from abuse and violence, and rolling out a hotline to ensure their complaints are received.

Quality of future life This pillar aims to provide comfort and decent living for senior citizens through a number of initiatives, such as granting special discounts to users of public transport of senior citizens, and preparing a cultural exchange programme for retirees.