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10/8/25, 12:48 PM UAE students get interactive, bilingual lessons on first aid, fire safety and emergency preparedness

The decision to expand follows highly positive results from the initial phase. Out of 372 targeted schools
nationwide, 357 participated, benefiting nearly 59,000 students. Over 36,000 students fully completed the

program, demonstrating a high participation rate of 96 per cent in the targeted schools.

An impact assessment study confirmed the program's effectiveness, showing marked improvements in
students’ emergency preparedness and confidence. Specific measurable outcomes included a 10.9 per cent

improvement in students’ emergency preparedness, a 9.3 per cent increase in their self-confidence when
dealing with emergencies, an 11.2 per cent boost in their sense of safety and readiness, and an 11.7 per cent

rise in their willingness to share awareness with their peers.

The project’s innovation and effectiveness have also garnered significant recognition, winning the
prestigious Khalifa Award for Education in 2023 and the Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Institutions

Supporting Education in 2024. In the same year, the joint initiative also won the Dubai Quality Group –
Ideas UAE Award for Best Joint Idea.

The Authority emphasized that students who complete the full program will graduate from Grade 12 with

essential, life-saving skills, enabling them to respond correctly in emergencies and act as safety advocates

within their families and communities.

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