UAE gets its first batch of ‘Generation Beta’ babies

Dubai: A whole new generation has rung in the New Year in the UAE and across the world today: Generation Beta.

The term “Generation Beta” refers to individuals who will be born between 2025 and 2039.

Generation Beta is expected to inherit the highly digitised, interconnected world shaped by previous generations while navigating challenges like climate change, AI ethics and evolving socio-political landscapes. They represent a future of adaptive, globalised innovation.

Their predecessors in Generation Alpha were the first to be born entirely in the 21st century between 2013 to 2024. They were immersed in advanced technology from birth, including AI and automation.

With highly personalised educational tools and early exposure to global issues, they shaped new norms of creativity and awareness.

The naming of generations began with the Baby Boomers (1946–1964), followed by Generation X (1965-1980), the Millennials (1981-1996), Generation Z (1997-2012), Generation Alpha and now Generation Beta. Each generation was defined by its own set of characteristics (See Generation Explained below).

What after Gen Beta? The generation representing those born between 2040 and 2054 will be known as Generation Gamma, according to McCrindle, an Australian social researcher and demographer.

The company had also identified the Builders, a generation born between 1928 and 1945, recognised for their resilience and contributions during the post-war recovery era.

Beta babies in UAE

After the clock struck 12 on Wednesday, doctors and parents in the UAE welcomed the first batch of Beta babies at several hospitals.

Three Abu Dhabi hospitals reported the deliveries of baby girls at 12.01am.

Baby Ghayah Mohamed Salem Alqmzi was born to Emirati parents Mohamed Salem Alqmzi and Salama Khamis Abu Ghaboob at Burjeel Hospital, while baby Aquila Mary Anto was born to Indian parents Anto Alex and Asha Thomas at Medeor Hospital, and baby Amariah Kheziah was born to Filipino parents Norpa Nalud Taja and Asraf at LLH Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

The first New Year baby of 2025 was safely delivered at Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman by Dr Kasturi through a successful LSCS procedure. The baby girl, weighing 3.41kg, was born at 12:01am to proud parents Prabhjot Kaur and Harwinder Singh.

Dr Kasturi expressed her joy, saying: “Welcoming the first baby of the year is always a special moment.” Both mother and baby are healthy and doing well.

Meanwhile, Thumbay Hospital Fujairah welcomed two Beta babies at 12.01am and 12.02am. The first one is a baby girl born to Indian parents Prabhjot Kaur Jinder Singh and Harwinder Singh. Baby boy of Sonia James, a Pakistani expat arrived just a minute after that.

A short while later, at 1.06am, Burjeel Hospital welcomed another baby girl, Mariyam Abdulwahid Alshaikha, born to Emirati parents Abdulwahid Naser Hadi Al Shaikha and Seham Nasser Saleh. 

A short while later, at 1.06am, Burjeel Hospital welcomed another baby girl, Mariyam Abdulwahid Alshaikha, born to Emirati parents Abdulwahid Naser Hadi Al Shaikha and Seham Nasser Saleh. 

At 1.34am, a baby girl was born to Indian parents Sreejith and Remya Augusthy in Medcare Hospital, Sharjah.

Aster Hospital Al Qusais in Dubai welcomed a baby girl born to Indian parents Shamfas Abdulla and Ahsana Ashraf Abdulla at 1.49am.

At 2.08am, Majed, baby boy of Emirati citizen Ahmad Mohammad, was born at RAK Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah.

At 2.11am, Indian couple Athira Keekkarangattu and Vipin Mundayil welcomed baby girl Izanviya Vipin in NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain.

And at 3.21am, Indian couple Jagdish and Gopika Venugopal were blessed with a baby girl at Prime Hospital, Dubai.

Generations explained

Baby Boomers: Born between 1946 and 1964, characterised by economic prosperity and traditional societal norms.

Generation X: 1965–1980, witnessed the rise of personal computing, globalisation, and shifting family dynamics.

Millennials: 1981–1996, marked by rapid technological adoption, the rise of the internet, and significant economic challenges. Known for prioritising experiences over materialism, Millennials played a key role in shaping modern digital culture.

Generation Z: 1997–2012, grew up with smartphones and social media, displaying a strong inclination towards activism, inclusivity, and digital fluency.

Generation Alpha: 2013–2024, the first to be born entirely in the 21st century, was immersed in advanced technology from birth, including AI and automation. With highly personalised educational tools and early exposure to global issues, they shaped new norms of creativity and awareness.

Generation Beta: 2025-2039, expected to inherit the highly digitised, interconnected world shaped by previous generations while navigating challenges like climate change, AI ethics, and evolving socio-political landscapes. They represent a future of adaptive, globalised innovation.