Arab Child Summit concludes with powerful Call to empower families and safeguard Arab identity

  The Arab Child Summit concluded its final day at Expo City Dubai, bringing together experts, educators, and parents from across the region to address the most pressing issues affecting Arab children today. From identity and language to education, nutrition, and mental health, the summit served as a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration.

With representation from eight Arab countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt, the event highlighted shared challenges and collective opportunities to strengthen the Arab family unit.

Reem Madkour, one of the founders of the Arab Child Summit, emphasized the mission that guided the summit’s closing sessions:

 “Our focus has always been the Arab family. We want to give parents the knowledge, confidence, and tools to raise children who are proud Arab citizens—deeply connected to their heritage and roots, yet capable of thriving as global citizens.”

Key partners supporting the summit included GEMS Education, the UAE Early Childhood Authority, and KHDA, alongside other regional stakeholders. Their contributions highlighted the combined efforts of the education and governmental sectors to reinforce Arab identity while preparing children for the demands of a rapidly changing world.

The final day featured sessions on mental health, nutrition, technology, and language preservation. Speakers encouraged parents to see technology as a tool to be understood and harnessed, rather than feared.

“The Arabic language is what binds us all together. It is not only a tool of communication but the bridge to our culture, literature, and values. In a world where our children are exposed to so many different influences, it is essential that they remain proud of who they are while embracing opportunities to succeed anywhere in the world,” Madkour added.

The summit concluded with a unifying message: Arab families share more similarities than differences, and through shared dialogue, parents can raise children who are confident in their identity, resilient in the face of global challenges, and prepared to thrive as proud Arabs and global citizens.