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Wednesday, November 11 - 2009

Princess Haya Cultural Islamic Centre and Watani summer workshops kick off

  • United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 26 - 2008 at 16:56
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In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Watani the social development program ties in with Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Cultural Islamic Centre to organize a series of activities aimed at reinforcing family values in the UAE society.

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A number of closed training programs, workshops and seminars bringing together parents and children are taking place at the 'Princess Haya Center' in Um El Sheif - Jumeirah on weekly basis until mid July.

Public sessions will be held on July 9 to share with the audience key learnings and recommendations.

Monday's seminar entitled "Efficient Family and the Century's Challenges" presented to the parents by Ms. Asma'a al Sayegh, Administrative Development Consultant and Head of the Challenge Center for Training and Marketing Consultancy, focused on the latest trends in modern education and stirring children towards success despite the challenges they face due to external influences.

On Wednesday, Dr. Samir Goweiba, Family Medicine Specialist, presented a seminar entitled "Youth after the age of sixty" that offered tips to the elders on how to defy health problems associated with age through the merits of positive thinking and other useful techniques aimed at reinforcing living a happy and peaceful life.

The collaboration between Watani and Princess Haya Bint al Hussein's Cultural Islamic Centers is the natural result of the commitment of both parties to contribute to the social development of the UAE through the different activities organized for students, their parents and the general public.

According to Ahmed Al Mansoori, Coordinator General of Watani:

"We are very proud to join hands with HRH Princess Haya Cultural Islamic Center to offer parents informative material that can help them in the upbringing of their children in addition to reinforcing family values, respect to the elders and enhancing family ties. Successful families produce successful generations that will play an active role in the development of the UAE."
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About Watani
Watani Programme was launched on December 2, 2005 to promote UAE national identity and practices of good citizenship within the UAE's diverse and multicultural society. The programme organises and implements various educational, entertainment, sports and media activities that are directed to youth, women and children. The activities and campaigns organized by Watani are carried out by a number of volunteers and public interest advocates in the UAE. Watani also works in parallel with other successful national initiatives to enhance the social values and culture of the UAE community.

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Noha Habib or Susan Sholkami, Weber Shandwick Mena,
Phone: 04-3210077
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