Abu Dhabi: As the world celebrates the New Year, a new generation has begun its journey: Generation Beta.
Spanning those born between 2025 and 2039, this cohort is set to inherit a highly digitized and interconnected world, tackling global challenges such as climate change, AI ethics, and socio-political evolution.
Generation Beta follows Generation Alpha (2013–2024), known for their early integration with advanced technology, AI, and global awareness.
Each generation has distinct traits, with their naming conventions beginning from the Builders (1928–1945) to the forthcoming Generation Gamma (2040–2054), as outlined by Australian demographer McCrindle.
At the stroke of midnight,
The UAE welcomed the first of Generation Beta babies across various hospitals. In Abu Dhabi, Burjeel Hospital, Medeor Hospital, and LLH Hospital reported the arrival of the first Beta newborns. Fujairah’s Thumbay Hospital and Sharjah’s Medcare Hospital also welcomed newborns.
Dubai saw the birth of Beta babies at Aster Hospital Al Qusais and Prime Hospital, while Ras Al Khaimah’s RAK Hospital joined in celebrating the arrival of the new generation.
The generations goes like;
Baby Boomers (1946-1964): Known for economic prosperity and traditional values.
Generation X (1965-1980): Shaped by the rise of personal computing, globalisation, and changing family dynamics.
Millennials (1981-1996): Witnessed rapid tech adoption and the internet revolution, with a focus on experiences over materialism.
Generation Z (1997-2012): Grew up with smartphones, social media, and a strong sense of activism and inclusivity.
Generation Alpha (2013-2024): The first entirely 21st-century-born generation, immersed in advanced technology like AI and automation.
Generation Beta (2025–2039): Generation Beta will face challenges such as climate change, AI ethics, and evolving political landscapes, expected to continue the trends set by previous generations.