The UAE has long recognised that investing in knowledge is the most powerful way to shape the future of its people. For decades, the nation’s leadership has placed children at the heart of its development vision, ensuring that Emirati children grow up with access to the education, opportunities, and supportive environments they need to learn, explore, and realise their full potential without limits. This enduring commitment has built generations who are confident, curious, and equipped to contribute meaningfully to society.

Today, as the UAE continues to advance its digital transformation under the guidance of its visionary leadership, the meaning of literacy itself is evolving. The theme of Emirati Children’s Day this year, ‘The Right to Digital Literacy,’ reflects this shift, reminding us that empowering children today goes beyond teaching them how to read. It also means equipping them with the ability to navigate knowledge responsibly in a digital world shaped by algorithms, artificial intelligence, and an unprecedented flow of information.

At Kalimat Foundation, we see digital literacy as a natural extension of our mission to ensure every child’s right to knowledge. Just as access to books opens doors to imagination and learning, digital literacy provides children with the critical thinking, awareness, and confidence needed to engage with information, create ideas, and shape the future. Guided by the UAE’s leadership and its steadfast commitment to building a knowledge-based society, we remain dedicated to expanding inclusive pathways to learning, ensuring that every child can grow not only as a reader, but also as an informed, capable, and empowered participant in the digital age.