Dubai's Ajyal initiative has made significant early strides in 2026, delivering 152 awareness lectures to approximately 8,460 students across public and private schools in the emirate during the first quarter of the year.
Run by the Department of Islamic Affairs in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Education, the initiative uses interactive lectures to promote values of tolerance, belonging, and social responsibility among school-aged youth.
Lectures were delivered by a group of experienced speakers trained to tailor their communication style to different age groups, ensuring the content resonated with students' real-life experiences and drove meaningful engagement.
A new programme titled "You Are Safe, God Willing" was also introduced this quarter, designed to address emerging societal challenges by highlighting the UAE's environment of safety and stability. The programme reinforces national belonging and unity, with a focus on instilling authentic values aligned with the country's leadership.
Yahya Abdulaziz Qasim, Acting Head of the Religious Guidance Section and Supervisor of the Ajyal programme, said the first-quarter results reflect the growing effectiveness of structured awareness outreach within schools. He noted that Dubai's educational institutions serve as a vital space for building identity and social responsibility in young people.
Qasim added that the initiative has created a connected framework across its three core audiences, students, parents, and teachers, and that engagement has grown steadily since the programme's launch. Content and tools continue to be refined in collaboration with educational partners to ensure the approach remains relevant and impactful.
The Ajyal initiative forms part of a broader effort to build a generation that is balanced both intellectually and in conduct, in line with the Department's vision of deeper community engagement.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
