DCD LAUNCHES MEDEEM MODEL FOR WOMEN'S WEDDINGS
ABU DHABI, 4th July, 2024 (WAM) -- The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) has launched the Medeem Model for Women's Weddings. The model forms part of Medeem, an initiative launched in April as part of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy.
The Medeem Model for Women's Weddings seeks to establish a new wave of authentic women's weddings in UAE society. It is an elegant wedding model that considers the needs of the younger generation and is inspired by the original Emirati values that call for moderation and humility. It aims to create stable marriages and cohesive families, and continue the path of comprehensive and sustainable growth of the nation.
The Medeem Model for Women's Weddings encourages couples to plan wisely for their wedding day, follow the principles of authentic Emirati heritage, and recognise the importance of the family as the cornerstone of society. The model guides the wedding sector towards weddings that avoid extravagance and are in line with the customs and traditions of the UAE, while simultaneously embodying modern elegance and beauty.
The main criteria and conditions to benefit from the Medeem Model for Women's Weddings are that prospective couples must both be UAE nationals and that the husband be a citizen or resident of Abu Dhabi. Couples must also complete the premarital programme offered by the soon-to-launch Medeem Centre for Family Flourishing. Upon completion, couples will then receive a Medeem benefits card.
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, said, “The model is directly in-line with the directions of our wise leadership, who have always strived to motivate young people to marry and form families. After all, families are the building blocks of society, and they ensure its stability. Designed to complement Medeem’s efforts to create new practices around weddings between young UAE citizens, the model integrates the traditions and originality of the weddings of the past, with the elegance of modern weddings. The Medeem Model for Women’s Weddings avoids exaggeration that can lead to great financial burdens and potentially impact a couple's happiness and future stability.”
He added that the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, which was launched last year, includes a dedicated support function for youth. The Medeem initiative supports the vision of this strategy by equipping young people with the knowledge and skills they need to build a strong foundation for their families.
Al Khaili went on to explain that the new model supports the adoption of positive practices in terms of financial planning. It directs the community towards the idea of holding elegant and authentic wedding parties that blend generosity, moderation, and humility, and strike the perfect balance between originality and modernity. The wedding model is derived from authentic Emirati culture, and it also includes modern elements that allow couples to express their personal tastes without exaggeration. He noted that extravagant weddings lead to excessive spending and that young people should be allowed to enjoy a life filled with affection, love, and blessings.
The wider public can also learn more about the initiative's programs and developments by following the Medeem initiative on social media @medeem_ae.
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