United Arab Emirates
Two emirates are participating in the Child Friendly Cities Initiative in the United Arab Emirates: Sharjah, which was recognized as a Child Friendly City in May 2018, and Abu Dhabi, which obtained the status of CFCI Candidate City in February 2024., SHARJAH, Sharjah is the third largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, with a population of over 1.79 million (2022). Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the emirate has striven for over 50 years to build a city where children and young adults live in a…, ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI is a diverse and globally connected city. The capital of the United Arab Emirates is home to more than 200 nationalities. It is an aspiring global financial center, a growing innovation hub, a leading energy producer, a world-class tourist destination, and a cultural center. Abu Dhabi is the largest emirate in the UAE and is divided into…, 1 recognized emirate, Sharjah, 1 candidate emirate, Abu Dhabi Children participating in the CRC 50-metre-long wall for Guinness World Records – 2019 Children participating in the second Sharjah Child Friendly Carnival 2019 Sharjah picture 2
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