Statement H.E. Dr. Rashed Alsuwaidi is the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), on Emirati Children’s Day
Emirati Children’s Day 2026 comes this year under the theme “The Right to Digital Knowledge,” at a time when the digital world has become an integral part of children’s daily lives and a primary source of information.
At the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, we emphasize that empowering our children with digital knowledge cannot be separated from strengthening their physical health and mental resilience, in light of the challenges they may face in the digital space, such as cyberbullying. This reflects our commitment to enhancing mental health awareness and wellbeing among both families and children, as well as innovating ways to reach children through these digital platforms to facilitate their understanding of health information and healthy lifestyles.
Investing in children’s awareness today—both in health and in the digital world—enables them to make informed choices and supports the development of a generation that is healthy, knowledgeable, and ready to lead the future of the UAE with confidence and responsibility.
