Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, visited the pavilions of the UAE Cyber Security Council and Abu Dhabi Police during the Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival. He reviewed programmes and workshops aimed at enhancing students' security awareness and promoting safe technology use.
According to Emirates News Agency, at the Cyber Security Council pavilion, H.H. Sheikh Mansour was introduced to activities designed to raise cybersecurity awareness among students. These activities focus on the fundamentals of data protection, privacy, and the safe use of digital technologies. He also explored training workshops aimed at developing technical skills and fostering interest in cybersecurity and future technology fields.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour engaged with participating students, listening to their experiences and the skills gained in cybersecurity and digital safety. He commended their dedication to enhancing their skills during the summer holiday, acknowledging their readiness for future challenges.
At the Abu Dhabi Police pavilion, H.H. Sheikh Mansour reviewed the security camp organized to promote community security awareness. The camp features educational and interactive programmes targeting various age groups, emphasizing productive time use for skill development. The activities include awareness lectures, workshops, and practical activities supervised by specialists, focusing on security and safety concepts.
These initiatives aim to prepare a knowledgeable generation capable of tackling future challenges. H.H. Sheikh Mansour emphasized the importance of investing in people by building awareness and equipping them with necessary skills to keep pace with rapid transformations. He highlighted the significance of promoting a culture of security and digital awareness to sustain development and reinforce the UAE's leadership in the knowledge economy.
The Cyber Security Council and Abu Dhabi Police pavilions exemplify the integration of national institutions in preparing future-ready individuals. The Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival aims to productively utilize the summer holiday with high-quality programmes that blend education and entertainment, fostering students' skills and national values.
Targeting children and young people aged 6 to 18, the festival offers a comprehensive summer experience. It redefines the holiday as an opportunity for learning, skill acquisition, talent discovery, and reinforcing national and social values. The Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival 2026 is the first of its kind in the UAE and region, based on a vision combining education, entertainment, sport, culture, and innovation.
The summer programme is structured around four main pillars: education, community engagement, heritage, and health and sports. This ensures diverse content that caters to different age groups, delivering a balanced experience that combines learning, entertainment, and skills development.