Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood has announced the adoption of the slogan “The Right to Digital Knowledge” as the theme for Emirati Children’s Day celebrations in 2026, under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. This initiative aims to enhance children’s awareness of digital technologies and empower them to interact responsibly and safely with the digital environment.
Establishing a culture of digital knowledge
The Council explained that the celebration of this slogan will extend throughout the year, aiming to instill a culture of safe digital literacy in children and enhance their ability to learn, discover, and participate positively. This is achieved within an integrated system involving families, educational institutions, and the community.
The Council noted that children in the UAE live in an advanced digital environment that has become an integral part of their daily lives. Technology is no longer merely a means of accessing information, but a space for learning, interaction, and creativity. It has also become a tool for building skills and preparing for the demands of the future.
Year-round initiatives and programs
The Council launched a guide for celebrating Emirati Children’s Day in 2026, serving as a framework for government and private entities to organize programs, initiatives, and activities. These initiatives contribute to transforming the slogan “The Right to Digital Knowledge” into sustainable, practical realities.
This guide aims to enhance integration among various national entities. It also establishes a leading national model for empowering Emirati children within a sophisticated digital society, ensuring a deeper understanding of technology and its mechanisms. Furthermore, the guide seeks to develop critical information evaluation skills and the ability to distinguish between reliable and misleading content.
Integrated roles for digital child protection
The Council emphasized that promoting the right to digital literacy requires broad cooperation among various stakeholders. Government institutions bear the responsibility of developing policies and legislation that protect children in the digital space, while educational institutions are tasked with integrating digital literacy concepts and technology ethics into the educational process.
The Council also stressed the crucial role of families in supervising children’s use of digital technologies and guiding them toward responsible online behavior. Furthermore, it highlighted the role of digital platforms and media in raising awareness and fostering a culture of safe technology use.
At the end of the year, the Council will recognize outstanding initiatives and practices that have successfully translated the slogan “The Right to Digital Literacy” into practical applications, contributing to building a conscious generation capable of navigating digital transformations with confidence and responsibility.
