program "Sidra of knowledge" It consolidates national identity and launches a new journey to create a reading and creative generation
Dubai, July 22 / WAM / The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood launched the “Sidder of Knowledge” program under the slogan “Where reading begins and creativity flourishes,” in a step aimed at consolidating the culture of reading among children and adolescents and enhancing their right to national identity and culture through integrated cognitive and creative initiatives that develop linguistic and intellectual skills, and instill the values of belonging and pride in the Arabic language.
The program began its first session by reading the two books of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “May God protect him”, “Who is like you, my mother” and “You taught me life”, due to the human and national values and inspiring experiences that the two books contain.
His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, stressed that investing in reading is an investment in the human future, and that building generations possessing knowledge, awareness, and the ability to think and create represents an essential pillar in the development process pursued by the UAE, based on its belief that humans are the true wealth and maker of the future.
He explained that the partnership with the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood in the “Sidrat Al-Knowledge” program reflects the integration of national efforts to consolidate the culture of reading from the early stages, and to enhance the connection between children and adolescents with their Arabic language and national identity, which contributes to preparing a generation capable of creativity and active participation in building the knowledge economy.
The program includes three main initiatives: “Sidra Council,” which brings together children and young people with writers and creative people in reading and dialogue sessions, and “Sidra Competitions,” which include “Read,” “Write,” and “I Mean” competitions to discover literary talents and encourage reading, writing, and poetry in the Arabic language, in addition to “Sidra Library,” which aims to provide a supportive knowledge environment for reading, enrich content directed to children and young people, and highlight their cultural production.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai hosted the first “Sidra Majlis” sessions, where children from 7 to 11 years old discussed the story “Who is Like You, Mother,” which is inspired by the childhood of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the values of motherhood and compassion, while young people from 12 to 18 years old discussed the book “You Taught Me Life,” which presents a summary of six decades of experiences in leadership, politics, and life, and the insights and lessons it contains in management, nation-building, and industry. The future.
The event witnessed the honoring of the winners of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, in addition to the announcement of the launch of the “Read” competition within the Sidra competitions.
Her Excellency Al-Reem bint Abdullah Al-Falasi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, said that the program represents a bridge of knowledge that connects the child to his language and identity, stressing that reading plays a pivotal role in developing the mental, linguistic and creative abilities of children, and contributes to instilling values and strengthening national belonging.
She added that the selection of the books “Who Is Like You, My Mother” and “You Taught Me Life” was due to the human and patriotic values they contain and the inspiring lessons presented in a simple and honest manner, calling on families and children to participate in the program and benefit from its activities to consolidate their relationship with the Arabic language and their cultural identity.
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