The Department of Social Services in Sharjah announced the launch of the "Green Heart Award" in its first session, as part of the department's continuous efforts to enhance the vision of the Emirate of Sharjah and its humanitarian approach towards social well-being, and in line with Sharjah's initiatives as an age-friendly city within the axes of "community participation", which is one of the axes The eight criteria of the World Health Organization's Global Network of Age Friendly Cities. The award is; launched by the Sharjah office is age sensitive; It is the first of its kind as an award dedicated to senior citizens, according to its four domains, namely the cultural, social, health and professional fields, which will engender those latent energies of senior citizens and invest their accumulated experiences in the service of the emirate and society, especially the younger generation. The award goes to the elderly by enhancing his self-confidence as he is still productive in serving his community. Diversifying interactions with the elderly Asma Al-Khodari, director of the Sharjah office, said age-friendly; The importance of launching this "award" comes in order to diversify the means of communication and active participation with parents of senior citizens and because of the effective effectiveness of these means in promoting and achieving social and societal integration and the positive participation of this generous group. Al-Khodari pointed out that the "award" aims to appreciate senior citizens for their efforts in various activities, and motivate them to adapt by developing their daily lifestyle. age in the emirate society. Asmaa Al-Khudari explained; The award categories that a senior citizen can participate in are the active elderly category, which is the age group between 60 and 79 years, as well as the advanced elderly category, which is the age group of 80 years and above, noting that the participant is a resident senior citizen In Sharjah, and that he holds valid official papers, in addition to passing the personal interview, and that he submits recent work that does not exceed one year from the start of the course, in addition to submitting the nomination file during the announced application period.