Abu Dhabi pupil develops the “Al Amal – The Hope” app to help ease anxiety and promote a sense of safety.
Dubai: An Abu Dhabi-based student has turned a moment of anxiety into an opportunity to support her classmates by developing a mobile application designed to help during stressful situations.
Nakshatra Prem, a Grade 7 student at Abu Dhabi Indian School, created “Al Amal – The Hope,” an app aimed at helping students cope with fear and uncertainty amid the current situation in the region.
Born and raised in the UAE, Prem said the country has always made her feel safe and secure, but hearing emergency alerts for the first time left her shaken.
“I panicked when I first heard the alerts. It was something I had never experienced before, and it made me very worried,” Prem said.
Speaking with her classmates, Nakshatra realised that many were experiencing similar feelings of anxiety, which inspired her to develop the app.
“I wanted to do something that could help students feel calm and reassured. I also wanted my computer skills to bring a positive change to the community,” she said.
Building the app
The 12-year-old student began working on the app on March 7 and completed its first version by March 15. This marks her second app development project, following an earlier initiative called “Star Tech Kidz,” a platform for children to showcase their talents.
Her latest creation, “Al Amal – The Hope,” focuses on emotional wellbeing and practical support. The app offers calming tips for stressful moments and provides quick access to emergency contact numbers.
It also includes positive messages to help reduce fear, along with personal safety notes designed to help users feel more in control and less overwhelmed during uncertain situations.
The app’s logo also reflects its purpose, featuring a heart in calming colours and a child-like figure symbolising care, safety, and reassurance.
Positive feedback
According to Prem, she has already shared the app with her peers, and the response has been encouraging.
“I have already shared the app with fellow students and gathered their feedback. They told me using ‘Al Amal – The Hope’ helped them feel more secure and less anxious, especially during the emergency alerts,” she said.
She added, “I want students to feel safe and not to fear or worry.”
The app is currently available for Android users and can be downloaded free of charge, allowing students to access and use it easily.
