Peekapak Expands Emotional Wellbeing Programme to Support GCC Schools Amid Ongoing Remote Learning

Mohammed Fathy

Last updated 24-03-2026

3 min

UAE schools adjust again as online learning disrupts routines and family life.

Peekapak opens its full wellbeing programme to educators across the GCC.

The focus is social and emotional learning, building resilience and empathy.

Ready-made lessons and family tools aim to “lighten the load” for teachers.

The shift moves wellbeing “to the top of the agenda”, beyond academic continuity.

As online learning continues across the UAE, many schools are once again adjusting timetables, expectations and, frankly, their patience. It’s not just about logging into classes on time. It’s about how students cope when routines shift and parents juggle work calls in the next room. Anyone who has spent time around founders in the education space will tell you: uncertainty can be a bit of a faff, especially for young minds.

Against this backdrop, edtech company Peekapak has decided to open up its full wellbeing programme to schools and educators across the GCC. The move is designed to support learning communities dealing with extended remote education, offering ready-to-use lessons, interactive materials and practical tools for families. The idea is simple but important, help students maintain emotional resilience while their daily structure feels anything but stable.

The programme focuses on social and emotional learning, often shortened to SEL. In plain terms, that means teaching children how to understand their feelings, manage stress, show empathy and build healthy relationships. These are not “nice-to-have” skills. I’d argue they are spot on for times like this, when isolation and screen fatigue can quietly chip away at motivation.

Peekapak’s resources are designed so teachers can plug them straight into their schedules without having to reinvent the wheel. That includes structured lesson plans and activities that encourage discussion, reflection and collaboration, even in a virtual classroom. There are also family support tools, recognising that wellbeing doesn’t stop when the laptop closes.

From what has been shared, the initiative is available across the GCC, not just the UAE. That broader reach matters. Education systems in the region vary, but the pressure points are similar: disrupted routines, working parents, and students missing the social rhythm of school life. And believe it or not, it’s often the soft skills that take the biggest hit.

At Arageek, we often speak with startup founders who say the same thing, resilience is built, not inherited. I remember attending a regional edtech event a couple of years ago where a school leader said, “When everything moves online, wellbeing has to move to the top of the agenda.” That line has stuck with me. It feels even more relevent now.

On the flip side, some educators might worry about adding “one more programme” to an already stretched schedule. That said, the value here seems to lie in accessibility. Ready-made content, interactive elements, and practical guidance for parents could lighten the load rather than add to it. Well… that’s the hope, anyway.

In a region that has invested heavily in digital infrastructure and education reform, initiatives like this underline a growing recognition: technology alone is not enough. Emotional resilience, adaptability and empathy are just as critical as broadband speed.

As remote learning continues, the conversation is clearly shifting from academic continuity to holistic support. And I reckon that’s a healthy sign. If students across the GCC can come through this period not only academically on track but emotionally stronger too, that would be something schools, and startups, can be chuffed to bits about.

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