{
  "id": 13095316,
  "title": "British Orchard Nursery (BON) launches UAE Heritage and Values Book at its 42nd branch opening in Dubai Hills and celebrates Emirati Women’s Day with Dubai Police personnel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/british-orchard-nursery-bon-launches-uae-heritage-and-values-book-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:46:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/friday/friday-partner/british-orchard-nursery-bon-launches-uae-heritage-and-values-book-at-its-42nd-branch-opening-in-dubai-hills-and-celebrates-emirati-womens-day-with-dubai-police-personnel-1.500704522"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British Orchard Nursery (BON) has introduced a new book to help young children understand UAE heritage, Islamic studies, culture, traditions, and Arabic. The UAE Heritage and Values Book was unveiled at BON's 42nd branch opening in Dubai Hills, coinciding with the month-long celebration of Emirati Women's Day. The book, designed for preschoolers, aims to teach children about the UAE's story, culture, and values in an age-appropriate manner.\n\nThe event was attended by various government officials, including Colonel Abdullah Salim Al Suwaidi, Director of the Hemaya School Office, Dubai Police, who emphasized the importance of educating children about their country's history and values. BON's CEO and Founder, Dr Vandana Gandhi, explained that the book was created to help children from diverse backgrounds understand the UAE's culture and values, fostering respect and belonging from an early age.\n\nThe initiative aligns with the UAE's ongoing celebration of Emirati Women's Day, recognizing the crucial role Emirati women play in preserving culture, traditions, and values for future generations. BON's partnership with various government organizations, such as DEWA, RTA, DM, and Dubai Police, has enabled it to provide early-years education and childcare for employees and working mothers at government buildings.",
  "summary": "Unlocking complex concepts such as heritage, identity and belonging for three- and four-year-olds in a simple and relatable way, British Orchard Nursery (BON) has launched the UAE Heritage and Values Book, specially designed for preschoolers. The book was unveiled by Colonel Abdullah Salim Al Suwaidi, Director, Hemaya School Office, Dubai Police, who attended the opening of BON’s 42nd branch at…",
  "key_points": [
    "BON launches UAE Heritage and Values Book at 42nd Dubai branch opening",
    "Book educates preschoolers on UAE culture, traditions, Arabic",
    "Celebrates Emirati Women's Day with Dubai Police personnel"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Time Out Dubai",
        "title": "12 new Dubai restaurants, attractions and more opening this October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/12-new-dubai-restaurants-attractions-and-more-opening-this-october",
        "published": "2026-10-09T06:08:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}