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Khaleej Times
03-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Police forces launch summer youth programmes
In a continued effort to engage and empower the nation's youth, both Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah Police have launched their flagship summer programmes each tailored to instill values of discipline, patriotism, and responsibility in young Emiratis. In Ajman, the Police General Headquarters inaugurated the 26th edition of the 'Future Police' summer programme for boys and the 8th edition for girls. This year, the programme welcomed 315 Emirati students between the ages of 12 and 17, including 79 participants from the Masfout and Manama regions. Held under the patronage of Brigadier-General Sultan Khalifa Al Muhairi, Director General of Resources and Support Services, the programme aligns with the UAE's 'Year of Community' and emphasises inclusive participation, welcoming students of determination and orphans with the support of the Social Support Centre. Brig-Gen. Al Muhairi underscored that the 'Future Police' initiative is one of Ajman Police's most impactful annual programmes, aiming to build a generation grounded in national values, civic duty, and self-confidence. The programme includes a comprehensive schedule of military training, weapons handling, physical fitness, and self-defence, as well as emergency preparedness and road safety workshops. A rich cultural and religious curriculum further supports the development of balanced, conscientious young citizens. Lt-Col. Mohammed Rashid Al Jarwan Al Shamsi, Head of the Police Training Centre, affirmed that qualified professionals deliver all activities to ensure both rigor and safety. Meanwhile, in Ras Al Khaimah, the third edition of the 'Police Friends' summer programme was launched at the Zayed Educational Complex in Awafi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Led by Brigadier General Jamal Ahmed Al Tair, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police, the initiative welcomed 150 students from the local community. The opening ceremony was attended by senior officers and Hayat Al Shehhi, Director of the Zayed Educational Complex–Awafi. Brig-Gen Al Tair toured the various programme facilities including a taekwondo hall, military and physical training gym, football field, swimming pool, library, and lecture halls emphasising the importance of providing youth with an environment that fosters discipline and ambition. He also announced plans for educational field trips, including a visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), aimed at sparking students' interest in space exploration and innovation through satellite technologies. He stated that 'Police Friends' is designed to build character through a blend of sports, security education, cultural enrichment, and recreational activities. The programme encourages students to make productive use of their summer break by developing useful life skills, understanding police and military culture, and nurturing a strong sense of national loyalty and security awareness. Both programmes, while distinct in structure and location, reflect the unified vision of UAE police forces to invest in youth as the foundation of a secure and progressive society. By equipping the next generation with the tools to lead, serve, and protect, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah Police are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nation.
Gulf Business
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Business
UAE: Private KG students to have mandatory 40-min Arabic lessons daily
Image courtesy: WAM/ For illustrative purposes The UAE's The guidelines will come into effect from the 2025-2026 academic year and will apply to all private schools, regardless of curriculum. The initiative seeks to strengthen national values from an early age, fostering a generation that is 'proud of its national identity, proficient in its mother tongue, and well-grounded in the values of family, society, and the geography and environment of the UAE'. The move aligns with the ministry's vision of enhancing national identity by reinforcing the foundational teaching of Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies. Developing children's skills and instilling values The ministry is focused on delivering specialised educational programmes aimed at developing children's skills in reading, writing, and Emirati values, ensuring continuity in their academic growth in later stages. To support consistent implementation, the ministry will provide instructional frameworks and clear learning outcomes for all three subjects to private schools before the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The implementation phase will be supported by advisory visits to schools, and in collaboration with local education authorities, regular inspections will begin from the 2026-2027 academic year to monitor compliance. Arabic language instruction for KG students now 200 minutes per week Arabic language will be taught to all students daily, starting with 200 minutes per week (40 minutes per day), and increasing to 300 minutes per week (60 minutes per day) by the 2027-2028 academic year. These lessons will be delivered by qualified early childhood teachers, using approved resources and age-appropriate methods, designed for both native and non-native Arabic speakers. Islamic Studies will be taught to all Muslim kindergarten students in private schools for 90 minutes per week, structured as either three 30-minute sessions or two 45-minute sessions per week. Social studies to incorporate concepts of family and environment In addition, the authority has also signed off mandatory guidelines for teaching social studies in kindergarten. Private schools must now incorporate concepts of family, UAE geography, environment, and social values into kindergarten education. These will be delivered through a play-based learning approach, seamlessly integrated into students' daily routines both inside and outside the classroom. Read:
