The number of members of the Dakhar Social Club, a subsidiary of the Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA), has grown by nearly 100% over the past three years. It is considered an indicator of the change in community culture, communication and interaction among its members.
The club opened the club in 2014 in the Al Barsha area, in order to promote the integration of senior citizens in various aspects of society, and expand their participation in daily life events, and benefit from their expertise and knowledge, and transfer to the younger generations.
"The increase in the number of members of the club is a positive indicator of the spread of the culture of adult integration, and awareness of the importance and importance of their involvement and interaction with each other within social activities," said Mariam Al Hammadi, director of senior citizens' Also the desire of senior citizens to return to the original UAE customs, when the meeting and exchange of ideas and friendly relations and daily communication part of the composition of society.
According to the latest statistics issued by the Authority, the number of members of the club increased from 143 members in 2015 to 298 members during the current year, noting that about 34 new members joined the club during the current year.
Al Hammadi pointed out that the number of internal activities of the club, which was established during the past four years, reached 12,488 activities, in addition to 385 external activities.
Al-Hammadi pointed out that the global statistics indicate that 20% of the world's population will be over the age of 60 by 2050, equivalent to about two billion people, adding that this requires the concerned to plan and prepare to implement the most important projects, which ensure their integration and meet their needs, according to For the best standards.
The social club has a handicraft hall, a library, electronic books and electronic research platforms, and a meeting hall to discuss social issues and traditional folk games that are of interest to senior citizens, as well as educational films and recorded programs and a special rehabilitation room for activating the memory of senior citizens through tools Maintaining a constant focus and helping them move their limbs, as well as a fitness room, a mosque and a health club, a private salon and a massage room, as well as an outdoor arena with outdoor activities.
Beneficiaries
The number of beneficiaries of the Thakhar card, which is allocated to senior citizens in the Emirate of Dubai, and provides a package of services and facilities in cooperation with 123 governmental and private entities during the current year, to 6614 senior citizens and dignitaries.