The announcement of establishment of a new Ministry of Family Affairs is considered a strategic step meant to empower families, guarantee their stability, and improve social cohesiveness across the United Arab Emirates .

Making the announcement on Sunday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, underlined the critical relevance of families in the continuous growth of the United Arab Emirates, He said the family is a national priority, the cornerstone of society development, and a pillar supporting the direction of the country. The UAE's larger goal in establishing this new ministry is to improve family welfare and build a more solid and resilient society.

Experienced government official Sanaa Suhail, who has worked in early childhood development, family welfare, and assisting people of determination among other areas, will lead the new ministry, Suhail's nomination indicates her great knowledge in community-oriented projects and positions her to spearhead family-related concerns and improve UAE social stability, Under instructions from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has urged the creation of thorough national programs that concentrate on supporting family development, cohesion, and empowerment while also addressing fertility rates among Emirati families, the Ministry of Family Affairs was established.

Emphasizing the need of improving family roles in the appropriate rearing of children, the new ministry's main objective is to develop policies, strategies, and projects that will assist in the development of stable, cohesive families. The ministry will thus concentrate on several important tasks that solve the problems families encounter in the modern world.

First of all, the Ministry of Family Affairs' main responsibility will be to suggest and carry out programs meant to raise Emirati families' fertility rates. This fits national objectives to solve demographic issues and guarantee population sustainability of the UAE. Apart from fertility rates, the ministry will also aim to stop family disintegration and minimize the harmful consequences these disturbances can cause on people and society at general.

The new ministry's other main responsibility will be to equip couples with the tools they need to create solid and coherent families, therefore helping them get ready for marriage. The ministry will oversee and plan grants and marital assistance initiatives, therefore promoting the creation of reputable families. These initiatives will seek to equip young couples with the tools they need to thrive in their marital life and guarantee their readiness to establish stable, encouraging surroundings for their children.

Additionally priorities of the Ministry of Family Affairs will be on enhancing work-life balance for families and parenting abilities. Given more households are juggling family obligations and professional activities, this is especially crucial. The ministry wants to establish an environment in which children may flourish and families may get stronger by encouraging good work-life balance and enhancing parenting techniques.

Two further main concerns for the ministry will be safeguarding children and guaranteeing their welfare. Protecting children's rights in vital spheres including social, psychological, educational, health, and developmental requirements will be responsibility of the new department. It will help to guarantee that youngsters have the tools and means required to lead fulfilling, healthy life.

Furthermore helping disadvantaged and at-risk groups in society will be the Ministry of Family Affairs' great contribution. These groups will get focused care and empowerment, which will assist them to be included into the society and guarantee that they are not left behind in a society undergoing fast changes. This will entail looking after and supporting people with disabilities, the elderly, and other underprivileged groups.

In order to guarantee that social service institutions and organizations satisfy high standards and offer necessary services to the society. the new ministry will also supervise their licensing and control, For those most in need, this will increase access and help to preserve the integrity of social services. The ministry will also be in charge of certifying social sector personnel to guarantee the best quality of the given services.

These programs highlight UAE's will to improve social welfare and provide a society in which families may flourish. Focusing on both family stability and community empowerment will help the nation create a future that is not only rich but also socially coherent and supportive. A crucial first step in this process is the establishment of the Ministry of Family Affairs, therefore underlining the value of the family as the basis of a strong and successful country.