“6 minutes of reading” .. A cognitive initiative to build a conscious Emirati generation

Within the framework of the national efforts to enhance the culture of reading and continuous learning, and in conjunction with the national reading month, the Mohammed bin Khaled Al Nahyan Association for Future Generations, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, launched the 2025 edition of the 6 -minute reading initiative launched by Her Highness Sheikha d. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khaled Al Nahyan to be a daily journey with knowledge in 2018.

Motivational awards
As part of its plan to motivate the participants, the initiative announced the allocation of societal incentives for the year 2025, including honoring the 10 best readers at the end of each month, and giving them appreciation certificates signed by Her Highness Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Muhammad bin Khaled Al Nahyan, in a gesture that reflects the true appreciation of the knowledge effort, and ignites the spirit of positive competition among members of society.

Inspiring
The “6 minutes of reading” initiative is an inspiring model in stimulating all groups of society on daily reading, by allocating only six minutes of each day to explore the worlds of books and articles, and openness to new ideas that develop thought, feed consciousness, and enrich the human experience.

– Enhancing knowledge
According to the details of the initiative seen by “Emirates Today”, the initiative focuses on promoting general knowledge, developing students’ reading skills, stimulating daily reading and developing critical thinking skills.

Reading month
The initiative, which is consistent with the target of the “National Reading Month 2025” in the Emirates, carries a clear message that “only six minutes are able to change your life”, by converting the reading into a firm daily habit, enabling the individual to develop himself and build a solid cognitive base that contributes to building an educated and inspiring society, depends on reading as a fundamental tool for sustainable education and innovation.

Strategic step
“6 minutes of reading” constitutes a strategic step in the march of education and culture in the country, and reflects the commitment of Her Highness Sheikha Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khaled Al Nahyan to consolidate human and cognitive values, translate the future vision of the UAE in building a conscious society, armed with knowledge, and keeping pace with the variables of the times.

– A number of goals
The initiative aims to achieve a number of noble goals, most notably promoting general knowledge, developing reading skills for individuals, building a creative and intellectual society based on reading as a basis for continuous learning and innovation, motivating individuals to practice daily reading, developing reading skills and critical thinking. And promoting a culture of reading in educational and practical environments, in hospitals and reformist institutions, as well as supporting individuals by providing appropriate reading materials and overcoming the challenges of reading that may face them.

– An invitation to everyone
The association called on all members of society in the UAE to join this unique cognitive journey, and to participate in making a future based on awareness and knowledge, through just six minutes of reading daily, it can open new horizons, change the course of thinking, and create a real difference in personal and societal life.