Dubai, UAE – Digital Dubai has launched the “Parents’ Path” as part of its Digital Balance Programme. In cooperation with the Dubai Community Development Authority, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the Dubai Health Authority, and in partnership with Sage Clinics. This is to support families in guiding their children towards a safe, healthy and balanced digital life.
This comes in line with its vision to build a human-centered digital city. As part of its efforts to establish a balanced digital culture that enhances safety and quality of life,
The launch of this track complements the Digital Balance Program, which was launched to promote a culture of positive and responsible use of technology in society. In line with Dubai’s orientations and the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda “33” to enhance quality of life, community cohesion, and build a more conscious digital society.
In its previous phase, the program witnessed the launch of the “Senior Citizens Path”, and today it continues to expand by launching the “Parents Path” within the family digital balance axis. Coinciding with the “Year of the Family” in the UAE, and emphasizing the importance of the family as the fundamental pillar for building a cohesive society and a sustainable future.
family support
In this context, Ghaith Matar Al Mazina, Senior Director of Digital City Management at Digital Dubai, said: “The launch of the Parents Path embodies Digital Dubai’s commitment, in cooperation with its partners, to supporting the family and enabling parents to keep pace with the accelerating digital changes”. By providing them with the knowledge and tools that help them build a healthy, safe, and balanced digital environment for their children. This path comes in line with the trends of the “Year of the Family” in the UAE, and contributes to building a balanced digital system that supports family stability and enhances the quality of life for all members of society
For her part, Reem Al Awabed, Director of Community Programs at the Dubai Community Development Authority, said: “At the Community Development Authority, we believe that the family represents the basic pillar for building a cohesive and sustainable society”. Enhancing digital awareness among parents has become a necessity in light of the rapid technological transformations the world is witnessing today. From this standpoint, our participation in launching the “Parents’ Path” comes within the Digital Balance Program. With the aim of enabling families to consciously deal with digital challenges, and enhancing their ability to build a healthy, safe and balanced family environment for children.
This cooperation represents the integration of efforts between government agencies and relevant partners to enhance quality of life and family stability. In line with Dubai’s orientations and the UAE’s vision towards building a more aware, cohesive and sustainable society.
Digital safety and privacy
The track addresses a number of important topics, including digital safety and privacy, and screen time management. Building clear family rules for digital use, and promoting positive dialogue between parents and children about technology. In addition to raising awareness of the psychological and physical effects resulting from excessive use of technologies, and preventing harmful content and digital risks. Promoting healthy digital habits that support the well-being of children and families.
The track emphasizes that digital balance does not mean limiting or moving away from the use of technology. Rather, promoting its conscious and responsible use in a manner that is appropriate to children’s needs and developmental stages, and ensures a safe, healthy, and balanced childhood. In line with Dubai’s vision of employing technology to serve humanity and enhance the quality of life.
The launch of the “Parents’ Path” reflects Digital Dubai’s commitment to continuing to develop community initiatives that enhance digital awareness and support families in keeping pace with rapid technological transformations. Which contributes to building a safer, more balanced and more sustainable digital society. Dubai’s position establishes a global model of a digital city that places people, families and quality of life at the heart of its priorities.
