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Challenges

You are invited to create innovative solutions that address one of the following four themes to benefit young children (0-8 years) and families in Abu Dhabi. You may address the challenges using any solution you have in mind with a preference to those that leverage AI.

Challenge 1: Intentional Parenting
How might we create immersive, interactive experiences that empower parents to foster their children’s holistic development at every growth stage? Parents face conflicting advice, work-life balance struggles and resource access disparities. We invite you to develop solutions offering real-time, interactive parenting tools. Imagine gamified learning systems, virtual reality experiences and community support networks providing personalized advice and engaging activities. These solutions can deliver tailored insights, manage screen time and help parents support their children’s online and offline development.
Challenge 2: Culture & Identity

How might we develop engaging solutions that enable children to explore and celebrate UAE culture, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging?

With globalization diluting traditional Emirati culture, children need help balancing their heritage with modern influences. We seek innovative approaches, such as interactive storytelling, virtual festivals, and digital art, to make cultural education engaging and meaningful. These solutions should help children share their cultural experiences, celebrate diversity, and showcase Emirati identity globally.

Challenge 3: Sustainable Family-Friendly Citites
How might we design child-centric cities that integrate nature, technology and sustainability to promote healthy development and social cohesion?

We invite you to create solutions that transform urban spaces into vibrant, sustainable environments for children. Explore eco-friendly playgrounds, smart infrastructure and community gardens that enhance safety, connectivity and effective use of public parks, supporting healthy development and resilience against environmental challenges.
Challenge 4: Out of School

How might we transform the out-of-school landscape with innovative, engaging activities that foster children’s development?

We seek ideas to transform museums, libraries, community centers, activity clubs and transportation hubs into dynamic play and learning areas with interactive exhibits, play-based learning zones and staff training programs that spark curiosity and creativity.

We invite solutions by offering workshops, family activities, and digital resources to empower parents and community leaders as active partners in children’s education. These innovations should ensure child safety, promote a supportive society and create stimulating environments outside school hours to enhance children’s development and nurture their interests.

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