KHDA News

Dubai, 17th September, 2024- As part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 initiatives and in pursuit of nurturing a generation committed to Islamic principles, the Arabic language, and national identity, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai, has launched the "Ajyal" program. This initiative aims to enhance religious awareness among school students in Dubai regarding significant social phenomena. It is part of the "Gharas Al-Khayr" initiative, which seeks to build bridges of mutual understanding among all parties involved in the educational environment.

The "Ajyal" program reflects the joint efforts of stakeholders and experts to promote awareness and develop communication skills among students, parents, and educational and administrative bodies in schools. The program serves as a comprehensive interactive platform that includes lectures, dialogue and educational workshops, featuring a select group of experienced and qualified speakers and educational specialists.

Bridges of Cooperation
On this occasion, His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al-Mehairi, Director General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, stated: "At the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, we believe that education is the foundation for building advanced societies. Therefore, the launch of the 'Ajyal' program represents a crucial step toward achieving our vision of fostering a collaborative language to meet our goals by creating an environment for students, parents, and educational bodies using the department’s available resources. This initiative reflects institutional collaboration among entities in Dubai."

He continued: "The 'Ajyal' program is not just a series of lectures but an interactive platform aimed at building bridges of mutual understanding and trust among all concerned parties. We recognize that success in education requires cooperation and integration between the family, school, and community. Through this program, we aim to provide sustainable and impactful support that enhances students' ability to face challenges and positively enriches their educational experience."

Unified Efforts
For her part, Her Excellency Aisha Abdullah Miran, Director General of the KHDA in Dubai, said: "We appreciate the launch of the 'Ajyal' program, which is a result of the ongoing efforts by our colleagues at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department to raise awareness among the emerging generations about important social phenomena and to build positive interaction platforms. We are pleased to continue working together, uniting our efforts and expertise to achieve the common goals of this important initiative, which will contribute to preparing and empowering our students with the skills needed to face challenges and enhance their awareness of positive values within a supportive educational environment that aligns with national identity and Islamic teachings, in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33."

The "Ajyal" program is scheduled to run throughout the academic year, aiming to promote positive behavior within the educational community, raise student awareness of important social phenomena, and enhance intergenerational communication while reducing negative phenomena in the community.

This collaborative effort in the "Ajyal" program between the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and the KHDA embodies the twinning agreement between the two parties, which aims to support and enhance the community roles of both sides, exchange knowledge and expertise, and promote and support Islamic cultural activities in educational institutions in the emirate, instilling Islamic values among school students in Dubai.