The Community Development Authority in Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has officially launched the ‘Zad Rashid’ initiative, a city-wide campaign designed to foster a love of reading among children and enhance their connection to the Arabic language and national identity.
A key highlight of the initiative is the distribution of 1,000 home libraries, to engage young readers with age-appropriate books that promote cultural awareness, social values, and educational development. Each library includes 25 carefully selected books, 80 per cent by Emirati authors and 20 per cent by Arab writers living in the UAE.
As part of the launch, 25 Emirati families were gifted home libraries, in recognition of their active use of Dubai’s public library network.
The 'Zad Rashid' initiative reflects the strategic vision of Dubai’s leadership to promote unity, lifelong learning, and cultural literacy in homes across the emirate.