• The partnership looks to impact 60,000 children across the MENA region.
  • The program will produce 50 educational videos and online course in Arabic.

UAE: Crescent Enterprises, a leading globally diversified business headquartered in the UAE, has announced its collaboration with Habaybna.net, a Jordanian digital education platform, on a financial literacy project aimed at developing skills among children of determination across the Arab region. The partnership will see both organisations collaborate to produce 50 specialised educational videos, as well as online courses in Arabic. The content will cover themes such as introduction to money, the financial value of products and services, and understanding spending, saving and giving. These resources to drive financial inclusion will be available to access free of charge.

There are over 250 million people living with developmental or intellectual disabilities worldwide, of which over 30 million are from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. However, it can be challenging for the parents and families of children of determination to access reliable information and resources in Arabic to help support the development of their children. Habaybna.net, together with Crescent Enterprises, seeks to address this issue by producing tailored content to empower parents in introducing basic skills, such as financial handling.

Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and the WEF’s EDISON Alliance Champion, commented: “At Crescent Enterprises, we believe that every child must be provided the opportunity to fully participate in society and contribute to their communities. This partnership with Habaybna.net aims to bridge the financial literacy gap among children of determination in the MENA region. It is also aligned with our commitment to the EDISON Alliance's ‘1 Billion Lives Challenge’. We aim to positively impact the lives of youth across the MENASA region, not only by creating opportunities but also by instilling the confidence and knowledge necessary for them to thrive in an economically sustainable future.”

Committed to impacting 100,000 youth in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region by 2025, in partnership with the World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance ‘1 Billion Lives Challenge’, Crescent Enterprises engages with youth through various initiatives including partnerships with Habaybna.net, the American University of Sharjah and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa).

Reem AlFranji, Founder and Managing Partner of Habaybna.net said: “Financial skills are an essential part of everyday life and are an important foundation for independence and confidence, yet children of determination are frequently denied basic training. To redress the balance, we are delighted to partner with Crescent Enterprises to produce 50 financial educational videos and an online course in Arabic to develop vital skills that will benefit children, their families, and the economy.”

The project, which looks to impact over 60,000 children across the region, incorporates online courses designed to equip parents and educators with the necessary tools to instruct children of determination on the essential financial principles: ‘spending, saving, and giving’. This training is pivotal not only for imparting key financial skills but also for fostering financial inclusion.

The educational videos and online course are available at Habaybna.net

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About Crescent Enterprises

Crescent Enterprises is a leading multinational company, growing diversified global businesses that are sustainable, scalable, and profitable.  Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with business operations in 15 countries, it operates under four enterprise platforms:

  • CE-Operates, an operating business platform, focusing on smart infrastructure as the main driver of economic development and growth
  • CE-Invests, a strategic investment platform investing in late-stage businesses and private equity funds
  • CE-Ventures, a corporate venture capital platform targeting technology-enabled high-growth companies and venture capital funds globally
  • CE-Creates, an internal business incubator, building start-ups that are socially and environmentally conscious

Crescent Enterprises operates with a value system and culture that embraces corporate governance, inclusive growth, and responsible business practices.

http://www.crescententerprises.com

About Habaybna

habaybna.net is a digital platform with that helps Arab parents get expert advice and guidance on how they can help their children with developmental disorders unlock new milestones and live a meaningful life.

Habaybna.net offers parents: Content library with bite-size videos, online courses and 1:1 coaching by specialists.

habaybna’s mission is to equip Arab parents and caregivers with knowledge to unlock new milestones, building on abilities and strength.

An award winning platform that is driven by the values of empowerment, inclusion and integrity, habaybna.net continues to change the lives of millions of Arab parents and their children across MENA region and beyond, equipping them with knowledge and skills that they need for a better life, regardless of their status or background.

www.habaybna.net