Abu Dhabi: The WED Innovation Lab, which took place at Yas Acres Golf and Country Club on the famous Yas Island in the capital, has concluded its five-day run under the auspices of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) and Head of the Office of Development Affairs and Martyrs’ Families at the Presidential Court.
Hosted by ECA Members and under the Chair of HE Reem Al Hashimy, the Innovative Lab brought together experts from local, regional, and international domains to participate in an immersive experience focused on collaboratively developing early childhood advances. Over the course of the event, attendees explored activities aimed at fostering creativity and generating innovative outputs, with the setting providing an inspiring backdrop for the exchange of ideas and the cultivation of forward-thinking prototypes.
HE Reem Al Hashimy remarked, “WED Movement has attracted high-profile advisers from all over the world to the Innovation Lab to meet in person, get to know each other, and work through the serious challenges related to the three themes of the WED; Intentional Parenting, Culture and Identity and Sustainable and Family-friendly Cities, reflecting our commitment to ensure a sustainable, healthy and supportive environment for our children that enable them to develop their abilities, skills and growth. Our children are the leaders of the future.”
“The outputs of the WED Innovation Lab mark just the beginning of our journey within the WED Initiative. The pioneering prototypes crafted by our experts serve as the cornerstone for cultivating a distinct and innovative approach to early childhood development in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and beyond,” HE Reem added.