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7/17/24, 1:53 PM Watani Al Emarat launches Summer Camp 2024 under theme ‘From the legacy of the past… for a sustainable future’
participants between the ages of 7 and 16 years from July 15 to August 1, 2024, at Zayed
Education Complex in Alwarqa and Zayed Education Complex in Al Barsha, Dubai. The

sessions at the camp, conducted under the supervision of a group of qualified trainers, guides
and specialists, will run from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, except Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

H.E. Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, said: “We

are delighted to launch the Watani Al Emarat Summer Camp, a collaborative initiative with
ESE that underscores our commitment to design national and community initiatives for all

segments of society. This camp is being organised in line with the guidance of our wise
leadership, who have consistently emphasised the importance of national identity as a
cornerstone of Emirati values. By enhancing the skills and abilities of our youth, we aim to

accelerate the nation's growth, development, and prosperity. Through this camp, we seek to
pave the way for a generation that is inspired by the legacy of our ancestors in order to lead

the future.”

The activities of the camp will be organised within a conducive environment that contributes to
boosting the participants’ engagement with their national identity and heritage, reinforcing the

values of good citizenship and community responsibility. Furthermore, it will guide and
encourage participants to discover their distinctive abilities and talents, raising a generation

with sustainable awareness and knowledge of the latest innovations and technologies such as
digital citizenship and artificial intelligence (AI).

The camp is designed to include over 20 activities. Some of the major activities include
‘Nukhdha 360’, Emirati Sina'a (Emirati customs and etiquette), UAE style knitting, compass

trace cutting, field visits to leading national institutions, scientific and recreational visits, sports
activities, national media star workshops, reading and speaking, theatre arts, astronomy and

small engineer, among others.

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