MUSCAT : This significant day occasion was marked by several events and activities that combined the past and the present to highlight the wisdom and experiences gained by the elderly over the years.

The Department of Social Development in Al Buraimi Governorate, in cooperation with the Joint Team for the Elderly, organized an event under the slogan ‘Their Time is Present’, while the Wilayat of Shinas in North Al Batinah Governorate marked the day with the opening of an exhibition of services provided by community institutions to the elderly in the fields of health care, education, and community awareness.

The Directorate General of Social Development in Al Dhahirah Governorate organised several activities, including a trip for the participating elderly within the governorate.

The Directorate General of Social Development in South Al Batinah Governorate, represented by the Social Welfare Home in Rustaq, also celebrated the International Day of Older Persons, which is held this year under the slogan ‘Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide’.

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