As the cooler months approach, Dubai’s Women’s Renaissance Association (WRA) prepares to launch the 30th edition of its flagship “Summer Skills 2025” program. Running from July 7, the initiative offers a rich mix of educational, cultural, and creative opportunities designed to shape the futures of Emirati girls during their school vacations.
Khulood Al Matrooshi, Director of Events at the WRA’s “Generations of Tomorrow” division, outlines seven pivotal aims behind this year’s program:
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Productive Free Time
Encouraging constructive use of summer by engaging girls in purposeful and meaningful activities. -
Strengthening Emirati Identity
Fostering national pride and community responsibility through programs that highlight belonging and civic values. -
Life and Leadership Skills
Equipping participants with essential personal, social, and leadership abilities to prepare them for active societal roles. -
Talent Discovery and Development
Providing platforms for artistic, cultural, and practical talents to emerge and grow. -
Creative Self-Expression
Empowering participants to confidently convey their thoughts, ideas, and creativity. -
Safe and Supportive Learning
Offering a nurturing environment overseen by professional educators to ensure quality and impact. -
Supporting National Women’s Empowerment
Contributing to the broader agenda of sustainable development by fostering an informed, confident youth ready to contribute to future progress.
In its 30th year, the program targets 60 girls, including 5 participants with determination, across three age-based teams:
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Ideas Team: ages 7–10
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Opportunities Team: ages 11–16 (inclusive of the 5 girls with determination)
Hosted at WRA’s main facility in Abu Hail, the program aligns with Dubai’s Social Agenda 33 and enhances the UAE’s annual theme of “Building Community.”
Khulood emphasizes that “Summer Skills 2025” is more than a summer camp—it aims to instill the value of sustainability through hands-on practice, encouraging girls to adopt mindful, resource-conscious habits. By nurturing talents and reinforcing national identity, the program aspires to inspire a generation of capable, responsible young Emirati women ready to shape tomorrow’s society.
