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Unveiling of Early Years Mural in Khalifa City

22 November, 2025

WHAT IS

EARLY CHILDHOOD?

Early childhood is a pivotal period of child development that begins before birth through age 8.

This is a period of rapid brain and body development and in the first few years of life, more than 1 million new neural connections are formed every second.

By age 5, 90% of brain development is complete, laying the groundwork for attention, memory and
learning.

The first 1,000 days of life are a profound window, where every moment has the power to shape a child’s future.

NARRATIVE

At the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), we believe a brighter future starts in the early years, but helping children thrive takes a collective effort.

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 brings this vision to life - an Emirate-wide celebration that turns everyday spaces into joyful, learning- rich environments for young children and families.

Anchored in the the Year of Community, we invite partners to co-create inspiring experiences that support early development and stronger family connections.

Together, we’re shaping a society where every child can flourish.

KEY MESSAGES

FOR PARTNERS

PROUD TO CONTRIBUTE

We are proud to contribute with the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority to ensure every young child in Abu Dhabi thrives in a safe, nurturing, and family-friendly environment.

IMPORTANCE OF NURTURING

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 reinforces the importance of nurturing young children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, laying a strong foundation for future generations.

CELEBRATING EARLY YEARS

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 is an Emirate-wide celebration that shines the light on the importance of the early years & in building family-friendly societies.

* Partner key messages are tailored for partners and are aligned with the general key messages of the week

SECTOR

PRIORITIES

QUALITY PARENT-CHILD TIME

Strengthen quality interactions between young children & their parents to support Early Childhood Development.

CULTURAL & IDENTITY

Embed Arabic language and Emirati cultural heritage into Early Childhood Development as foundational elements of young children’s identity.

AI & TECHNOLOGY

Promote appropriate use of AI and other technologies to protect and enhance the developmental needs of young children.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ABU DHABI

Enhance Abu Dhabi's livability for young children and caregivers with regards to family-friendly public spaces.

BENEFITS OF

Investing In Early Childhood

SOCIETAL BENEFITS

Reduced need for special education services thanks to early identification of developmental issues.

Reduced crime rates due to lower likelihood of delinquency.

Better health outcomes due to healthy habits formed from early stage.

Increased civic engagement and community participation.

ECONOMIC BENEFITS

High Return on Investment (ROI):

For every dollar invested in high-quality early education, society can save an average of USD 8.14 in future costs.

HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE

TO ABU DHABI EARLY CHILDHOOD WEEK 2025

Organize and Sponsor Community Activations/Campaigns

Host relevant workshops and seminars.
Launch community challenges.
Activate public spaces to bring parents & children together.
Include relevant events under the umbrella of ADEC Week 2025.

Promote the Week through Your Channels

Amplify the Week’s visibility by sharing key messages and content across your channels.
Invite your networks and the wider community to attend or contribute to community activations.
Integrate official ADEC Week content into your events and channels to support unified storytelling.

Provide Value In-Kind Contribution

Provide resources and/or volunteers for the community activations.
Offer discounts and/or free products & services to families with young children during the Week.

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PARTNER TOOLKIT

Interested in organizing your own activity or experience? Download the Partners’ Toolkit.

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