Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Medeem’ Initiative to Promote Emirati Values in Marriage

Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Medeem’ Initiative to Promote Emirati Values in Marriage

Arabian Post -The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi (DCD) has launched a new initiative, “Medeem,” aimed at encouraging young Emiratis to embrace traditional values, prioritize financial planning, and have simpler, more affordable weddings. The initiative falls under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, which seeks to strengthen family units as the foundation of a stable society. Medeem’s name reflects its core purpose. Derived from […]

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The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi (DCD) has launched a new initiative, “Medeem,” aimed at encouraging young Emiratis to embrace traditional values, prioritize financial planning, and have simpler, more affordable weddings. The initiative falls under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, which seeks to strengthen family units as the foundation of a stable society.

Medeem’s name reflects its core purpose. Derived from a traditional Emirati congratulatory phrase that translates to blessings for ongoing happiness and contentment, the initiative embodies the vision of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. By offering guidance on various aspects of marriage, from pre-marital arrangements to setting up a home, Medeem seeks to equip Abu Dhabi