Sharjah: The Arab Parliament for the Child addressed the challenges and opportunities related to cybersecurity and the development of child-friendly digital content. The discussions were held during the Parliament’s third session of its fourth term at the headquarters of the Sharjah Consultative Council, with the participation of the Speaker and members representing 16 Arab countries.

According to Emirates News Agency, Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary-General of the Arab Parliament for the Child, stated that members presented a set of recommendations highlighting the role of families and schools in guiding the safe use of technology. The proposals emphasized the need for intensified cybersecurity awareness programs and the establishment of strategic partnerships with technology companies to develop more effective child protection tools. These recommendations will be submitted to the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States for review.

He added that a series of workshops were organized in cooperation with the Sharjah Digital Department to raise children’s awareness and enable them to share this knowledge with peers across the Arab world. The parliament also arranged a program that included a visit to the wheat farm and a parliamentary forum, in cooperation with the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators.

Al Barout mentioned that members greatly benefited from the scientific and recreational program, which concluded with the graduation ceremony for the Arab Parliament for the Child Diploma in parliamentary leadership preparation, the first training initiative of its kind within the parliament. He expressed hope that the program would have a lasting positive impact on the participants.