Are UAE children losing their handwriting skills as screens, AI replace pen and paper?

Khaleej Times · Nandini Sircar · 2026-11-06 05:53 UTC

UAE educators say handwriting plays an important role in developing memory and concentration, stressing that schools must preserve these foundational skills while embracing digital innovation

Even as schools embrace digital learning, educators in the country highlight that handwriting plays an important role in developing memory and concentration

- PUBLISHED: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 9:53 AM UPDATED: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 3:17 PM

[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.]

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