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SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)
Celebrating retirees' contributions to serving the nation, the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) brought its beneficiaries together in an iftar on Monday.
The event, held at the Royal M Hotel Abu Dhabi, served as an opportunity to connect the pensioners with the ADPF staff, strengthen their ties, and highlight the Fund's year-round support.
Retirees are an important part of society, the ADPF said, and the gathering was a way not only to communicate with them but also to honour their efforts in the community.
For the pensioners, it was more than a celebration.
"This is a good initiative that reflects the growing interest in the role of retirees in society. It goes beyond honouring us, providing real opportunities to continue giving and participating. Such initiatives enhance our presence and make us feel like an important part of society," said Dr. Omar Al Ameri, one of the Fund's beneficiaries who attended the gathering.
Beyond the successful event, retirees and beneficiaries express their appreciation for the Fund's initiatives, which ensure its continued support.
"We appreciate the efforts of the Abu Dhabi government to support and empower us after retirement. We thank our wise leadership for declaring 2025 the Year of Community, caring for all segments of society and creating new initiatives suited to us," Al Ameri told Aletihad.
Moza Al Mansouri, another retiree, said: "We feel appreciated and proud of these initiatives, which confirm that our role does not end with retirement, but continues in ways that allow us to contribute our expertise and knowledge.""Enhancing retirees' presence in society and providing opportunities to participate reflects a comprehensive vision aimed at empowering us and benefitting from our experiences, making us feel that we are still an important and influential part of society," Al Mansouri added.
Year-round Support
With its programmes lined up throughout the year, the ADPF ensures retirees always have opportunities to look forward to. These activities and benefits were also highlighted at the iftar, which is part of the Fund's efforts for 2025, the Year of Community.
Among the initiatives that were discussed was a service called "Register Your Interests and Experiences" on the Tamm platform.
This service encourages retirees to suggest programmes that the Fund can come up with to cater to their needs. It also allows them to document their professional experiences that can be used by government and private entities in the emirate.
Launched in 2024, it allows pensioners to find professional and volunteer opportunities that are aligned with their skills, experiences, and interests.
Such services also help the Fund bolster its expert database. This information plays a significant role in creating social programmes to uplift pensioners' lives, in accordance with the Year of Community vision.
The ADPF partners with public and private sector entities to extend comprehensive support to retirees through various initiatives.The iftar was organised in partnership with Gewan Hotel Management, which manages the Royal M Hotel Abu Dhabi.
