Reinforcing its vision of building a human-centric digital city, and part of its efforts to promote a balanced digital culture that enhances safety and quality of life, Digital Dubai has launched the “Parents Track” under the Digital Balance Program, in collaboration with the Dubai Community Development Authority, Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Dubai Health Authority, and in partnership with Sage Clinics. The initiative aims to support families in fostering safe, healthy, and balanced digital habits for children.
The launch marks a new milestone in the Digital Balance Program, which was established to promote the positive and responsible use of technology across the community, in alignment with Dubai’s vision and the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 to enhance quality of life, strengthen social cohesion, and build a more digitally aware community.
Following the successful launch of the “Senior Citizens Track,” the program continues to expand the launch of the “Parents Track” under the Family Digital Balance pillar, coinciding with the “Year of Family” in the UAE and reaffirming the family’s role as the cornerstone of a cohesive society and a sustainable future.
In this context, Ghaith Al Mazaina, Senior Director of the Digital City Department at Digital Dubai said: “The launch of the ‘Parents Track’ reflects Digital Dubai’s commitment, in collaboration with its partners, to supporting families and empowering parents with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate rapid digital transformations and build a healthy, safe, and balanced digital environment for children. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the UAE’s ‘Year of Family’ and contributes to fostering a balanced digital ecosystem that supports family wellbeing and enhances quality of life across society.”
For her part, Reem Al Awabed, Director of Social Programs at the Community Development Authority, said: “At Dubai Community Development Authority, we believe that the family is the foundation of a cohesive and sustainable society, and that strengthening digital awareness among parents has become increasingly important amid today’s rapid technological transformations. Through our participation in launching the “Parents Track” under the Digital Balance Program, we aim to empower families to engage consciously with digital challenges and build healthy, safe, and balanced environments for children.
This collaboration reflects the integration of efforts among government entities and partners to enhance quality of life and family stability, in line with Dubai’s vision and the UAE’s aspirations to build a more aware, connected, and sustainable society.”
The track addresses a range of key topics, including digital safety and privacy, screen time management, establishing clear family guidelines for technology use, and fostering positive dialogue between parents and children around digital engagement. It also raises awareness of the psychological and physical impacts associated with excessive technology use, promotes protection from harmful content and digital risks, and encourages healthy digital habits that support the wellbeing of children and families.
The initiative emphasises that digital wellbeing is not about limiting or avoiding technology, but about promoting its conscious and responsible use in ways that align with children’s needs and developmental stages, ensuring a safe, healthy, and balanced childhood while supporting Dubai’s vision of leveraging technology to serve people and enhance quality of life.
The launch of the “Parents Track” further reflects Digital Dubai’s commitment to advancing community-focused initiatives that strengthen digital awareness and support families in adapting to rapid technological change, contributing to the development of a safer, more balanced, and sustainable digital society, while reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global model for a digital city that places people, families, and quality of life at the heart of its priorities.
