Abu Dhabi-UAE: 18 October 2022 – The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, in collaboration with the Majalis Abu Dhabi at the Citizens and Community Affairs Office in the Presidential Court delivered an awareness lecture on ‘Promoting Financial Literacy’ at Mufleh Ayed Al Ahbabi’s Majlis in Al Ain.
 
The lecture took place on Friday, October 14, 2022, in conjunction with Ma’an’s awareness campaign currently underway, and marked strong participation from various community members, especially Emirati youth. The lecture was delivered by Ahmed Al Nuaimi, a volunteer trainer associated with the Ghaya Financial Literacy Programme which is organized regularly by Ma’an in a virtual format.  
 
In his welcome remarks to the audience, Dr. Mohammed Al Dhaheri, Advisor at Ma'an, reiterated the Authority's commitment to providing innovative solutions to tackle the social priorities set by Abu Dhabi Emirate, especially those designed to promote financial literacy in the community. 
 
He added: 'To enhance our community’s financial well-being, we do not rely on mere traditional methods and initiatives, but also work closely with community members to offer technology-based solutions developed by our third sector partners in Abu Dhabi.”
 
In his lecturer, Ahmed Al Nuaimi offered the participants an overview of the level of financial literacy among different age groups in the UAE and around the globe. He also highlighted the key areas of improvement to enable community members to plan their financial priorities and manage their budgets based on their essential needs in daily lives.
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