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PureHealth launches SAKINA for Children, delivering specialised mental health services across Abu Dhabi

PureHealth announced the launch of SAKINA for Children, a dedicated network designed to deliver specialised mental health services for children and adolescents across Abu Dhabi. The launch of SAKINA for Children represents a strategic expansion of SAKINA’s mental health network, aimed at strengthening access to advanced, integrated mental healthcare services for children
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Between Play and Calm: How Thoughtfully Designed Children’s Rooms Support Emotional Balance and Focus

In today’s fast-paced, stimulus-driven world, there is a growing need to rethink the environments where children grow and develop — starting with their own rooms. What may appear to be a simple space holds a profound impact on a child’s emotional well-being and daily development. Recent observations and studies highlight that designing a child’s room […]
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NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF UAE PARENTS BACK SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR UNDER-16s – BUT CHILDREN DIVIDED

Following Australia’s first-of-its-kind ban on social media for under-16s, and with more than two dozen countries considering similar measures, new global research from Family First, a Varkey Foundation initiative, shows that 63% of UAE parents support a social media ban for under-16s in their country. However, children are more divided: 45% of 9- to 18-year-olds in the
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From Silence to Sound: Abu Dhabi Marks a Medical Milestone with Auditory Brainstem Implant for Children

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of PureHealth, has announced a significant milestone in neurotological care, marking the successful completion of Abu Dhabi’s first Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) surgeries on two paediatric patients, both aged 23 months. This achievement reflects the Emirate’s advancing capabilities in delivering specialised and
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Emirates Publishers Association Advances Global Vision for Children’s Publishing at Bologna Book Fair 2026

The United Arab Emirates continues to mark a distinguished presence on the global publishing map through the participation of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) in the 2026 edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, an engagement that opens international doors for Emirati publishers and explores high-quality prospects in children’s literature. Held from 13 to 16
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214 Underprivileged Children to Benefit from Free Pediatric Heart Surgeries through Aster Volunteers’ Heart2Heart Cares

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, successfully concluded the fifth edition of ‘Heart2Heart Cares 2025’, a program spanning the GCC and India, promoting heart health and providing life-saving support to underprivileged children in need of pediatric heart surgery. The event, held on November 2, 2025, at Zabeel Park, Gate #5, was […]
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Monster Cupcake Workshop – A Spooktacular Halloween Treat for Children at Novikov Café 

This Halloween, Novikov Café, Fashion Avenue at The Dubai Mall, invites families to a playful and hands-on culinary experience with the Monster Cupcake Workshop, taking place on Saturday, 25th October for kids aged from 6-12 yrs. The seasonal activity will see children decorating their own cupcakes with colourful icing and spooky designs, from friendly ghosts to cheeky
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Sustain Labs Paris Launch Pioneering Educational Initiative held at HP Gaming Garages for Children Gifted in Mathematics

Sustain Labs Paris (SLP) today announced the launch of “Go Solve!”, a pioneering education programme designed in association with HP Inc. to identify, nurture, and empower mathematically gifted children across the UAE. The announcement was made at GITEX 2025 in Dubai, marking a significant collaboration between the sustainability and technology sectors to advance the UAE’s
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Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth 12th Edition Concludes, Honoring Winners and Attracting Over 60,000 Visitors

The 12th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) concluded on Sunday, October 12, under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs. The closing ceremony took place at the Sharjah Research,
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St. George’s University Spotlights Pediatric Careers as Key to UAE Children’s Well-being

In line with the UAE’s ongoing drive to build healthy, active communities, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is underscoring the pivotal partnership between pediatricians and families. By guiding children’s nutrition, development, and emotional wellbeing, these specialists help lay the groundwork for a vibrant next generation across
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Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE Warns Parents About the Hidden Risks of Excessive Screen Time on Children’s Vision during back to School preparations

As children across the UAE return to classrooms this month, Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE is urging parents and educators to take a closer look, literally, at the impact of screens on young eyes. With schoolwork increasingly moving online and recreational screen use at an all-time high, eye health experts are raising concerns about a silent […]
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LEOS Developments’ community toy drive successfully collected over 300 toys, bringing moments of happiness to children in need across Dubai

LEOS Developments, in partnership with Dubai Charity Association, hosted a successful toy drive last month, collecting over 300 toys for underprivileged children across the city. Held at the LEOS amphitheatre in Business Bay, the initiative brought together members of the community to support vulnerable children, many of whom have been left without stable family support.