President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is accelerating efforts to create a better world for future generations. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is accelerating efforts to create a better world for future generations. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is accelerating efforts to create a better world for future generations. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is accelerating efforts to create a better world for future generations. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed says UAE committed to providing better future for young people


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The UAE remains committed to providing a sustainable and prosperous future for young people, President Sheikh Mohamed has said.

“Through everything we do today, we seek to create a better world for our children tomorrow,” he said on Twitter.

“On Emirati Children’s Day, we reaffirm the UAE’s commitment to accelerating efforts aimed at securing a sustainable and prosperous future for our young people and for generations to come.”

Emirati Children's Day is celebrated every year on March 15 to raise awareness of children’s rights, including the right to health, to support their abilities, skills and talents, as well as highlight the need for them to grow in a healthy, safe and supportive environment.

It was first announced by Sheikha Fatima, Mother of the Nation, in 2018.

This year's theme is “The Right of the Child to a Sustainable Environment”, and a series of events and activities have been organised across the Emirates to mark the day.

UAE network operators Etisalat and du have both changed their names to March 15-ECD to mark the day.

Essentials

The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes. 
 

Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes. 


In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes. 
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.

Updated: March 15, 2023, 7:59 AM