SHARJAH, 25th January, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Sunday the 18th session of the Sharjah Children’s Shura Council and the 9th session of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council, under the slogan “Serving the Community is Leadership,” at the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) […]
ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2026 (WAM) –The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has concluded the Child Digital Safety Forum, held under the theme “Towards a Safe and Sustainable Digital Environment for Future Generations”, with discussions focusing on institutional and societal approaches to protecting children online. The forum highlighted efforts to strengthen coordination among institutions and raise […]
SHARJAH, 31st December, 2025 (WAM) — Sharjah Children, part of the Rubu’ Qarn Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, recently hosted a fun and exciting winter camp aimed at nurturing kids’ talents. From December 15th to 28th, around 939 children aged 6 to 12 enjoyed a range of activities across various centres in Sharjah. The camp […]
SINDH, Pakistan, 13th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Zayed Giving Caravans have launched their humanitarian efforts in Pakistani villages under the supervision of the Emirati–Pakistani volunteer medical team, providing treatment and specialized care to children and elderly heart patients, under the slogan “Following the Path and Values of Zayed the Giving.” These services are delivered […]
ABU DHABI, 8th December, 2025 (WAM) — International leaders, philanthropists, and global health partners announced on Monday in Abu Dhabi a collective US$1.9 billion to advance polio eradication. This includes approximately $1.2 billion in newly pledged funds that will reduce the remaining resource gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2029 Strategy to $440 […]
LONDON, 5th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children (ZCR), a partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), University College London (UCL), and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, today celebrated its sixth anniversary, recognising groundbreaking progress in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of children with rare and […]
ABU DHABI, 4th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Make-A-Wish Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Al Suwaidi Foundation, aiming to unify humanitarian efforts and strengthen community cooperation in supporting sick children and fulfilling their wishes. This step reflects the values of generosity and solidarity that define the UAE community. The MoU was […]
DUBAI, 10th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) participated in She Runs 2025, which was recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the most participants in a female run event. The event took place on Sunday at Expo City Dubai. As the event’s Humanitarian Partner, DFWAC joins under the […]
MORONI, 26th September, 2025 (WAM) — The Nahr Al Hayat Fund, a healthcare initiative of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has organised a four-day medical camp for children with serious illnesses in the Union of the Comoros, in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Moroni. The camp was set up in a village near the […]
SHARJAH, 18th September, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and the Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance global efforts to safeguard children vulnerable to exploitation in communities facing exceptional challenges. This partnership aligns with the mission of the Foundation, established under […]
CAIRO,10th September, 2025 (WAM) – Children benefiting from national school meal programmes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) increased by 22% in the past two years alone, despite conflict, economic downturn and the region’s complex humanitarian landscape. Now reaching 23.5 million children, these programmes are emerging as a strategic investment in education, nutrition, […]
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2025 (WAM) — Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has organised a series of educational workshops in collaboration with Sharjah Children, a subsidiary of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, as part of its efforts to enhance financial awareness among the younger generation. The initiative, designed to instil saving habits […]
