Abu Dhabi / WAM The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) and the Family Care Authority (FCA) in Abu Dhabi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance their mutual cooperation in delivery of integrated social services for people of determination and their families. Covering various forms of social case management services, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, training, ...
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