The second edition of Early Childhood Development Fair in Abu Dhabi will run for three days at Umm Al Emarat Park
The largest event of its kind, Abu Dhabi is set to launch the second edition of the Early Childhood Development Fair for families and children.
Under the theme ‘Curiosity Can Take You Places’, the fair will be held from 31 October to 2 November at Umm Al Emarat Park.
As part of Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the fair is organised by ECA in collaboration with the official sponsor National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD).
The fair offers families and children a wide range of educational and recreational activities designed to enhance children’s cognitive and physical abilities during early childhood, with over 50 interactive workshops, theatre performances, storytelling sessions, and more at their disposal.
Additionally, special activities tailored for children of determination will focus on the Arabic language and Emirati culture.
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This year’s edition will also feature interactive workshops by renowned educational and entertainment partners such as OliOli, which will provide innovative experiences for children and families.
The Grand Prix workshop will allow children to design and build their own race cars, while Interactive Art will offer hands-on art workshops.
Warner Bros. Discovery will also host special storytelling sessions, encouraging children to create and express their own stories. Additionally, educational activities such as Explore Emirati Plants, Pearl Diving, Learning Arabic Calligraphy for Beginners, and Sadu Weaving will introduce children to local traditions.
Her Excellency Sana Mohamed Suhail, Director General of the ECA, states, “This Fair reflects our belief that investing in early childhood development is a direct investment in the future, nurturing generations capable of driving progress and growth across various fields. Early childhood development plays a crucial role in building a sustainable society, and we are committed to strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders to create a comprehensive environment that fosters innovation and delivers top-tier services in early childhood development. Through this platform, we aim to raise awareness of the critical role early education plays in promoting sustainable community development and preparing future generations to face upcoming challenges.”
Dr Meera Saeed AlKaabi, Chief of the NACD team, remarks, “We are deeply committed to positioning Abu Dhabi as a leading hub for early childhood development, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi ECA. Our primary role at the Fair is to continue raising awareness of childhood development as both a social priority and a strategic investment in achieving the national agenda’s goals. The Fair also provides an ideal platform to highlight the importance of qualified professionals in the sector and the crucial role of instilling cultural identity and national values in future generations. Through our efforts, we aim to build strong foundations for achieving exceptional educational and developmental outcomes for children and their families across Abu Dhabi and the UAE.”
10am to 10pm, Umm Al Emarat Park. For more information, visit ecdfair.ae
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