Abdulrahman Al Hashmi, owner of Navy Land

How an Emirati turned loss into a community like home

He turned grief into purpose with the belief that no one should feel alone

Al Freej Fridge returns for its third edition

Community campaign aims to distribute two million cold refreshments to workers this summer

Government representatives, community partners, volunteers, and residents, joined hands for the third edition of the Al Freej Fridge

How one Jordanian-Palestinian builds healthy UAE groups

His communities inspire thousands, proving sport can bring people together

Fuad Naser, founder of 5:30 Sports

Dubai teacher's cancer fight sparks support across UAE

Colleagues, parents, players, strangers help her family face the future with hope

From left to right: David Gairn and Claire Francis with their children Alfie, Tommy, and Edi

UAE's Filipino cyclists unite for Independence Day ride

Over 550 riders turned the desert to a display of Filipino unity, resilience, bayanihan

Kalayaan Ride returns for its second year, uniting more than 550 Filipino cyclists in the UAE to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day

Residents unite for ‘Pledge and Commitment’ initiative

More than 4,800 participants join nationwide initiative reflecting UAE values

The initiative expressed appreciation for the President’s leadership and his role in strengthening national security, stability, and social cohesion.

What UAE’s culture of giving looks like ahead of Eid

Volunteers say generosity and togetherness continue to inspire communities

Some may see generosity as a pathway to personal reward, but for volunteers at Gift It Forward, the experience itself was the greatest gift.

How Dubai’s ‘Gift It Forward’ helps 1,500 beneficiaries

Collaborative drive highlights strong spirit of unity and giving among UAE communities

156,100 diapers will be given away for free along with toys, clothes, household items, and women's accessories

How UAE families adopt new lifestyle, adjust expenses

Families share how everyday choices are reshaping family life across the Emirates

"Despite the challenges happening around the region, we still feel secure here," said Carren Valdez.

When gigs stopped, this Dubai venue stepped up

How one independent venue became an unlikely lifeline for local artists

Mohamed Al Zarooni, Dubai-based Emirati singer-songwriter performing, along with his band Zarooni Sound Society at Neighbourhood Food Hall in Green Community Motor City.

Dubai residents fire back at 'paid influencer' jibes

Over 200 nationalities, one voice - Why expats are standing up for the UAE

UAE residents defy 'paid influencer' smears: 'This is our home, not a narrative’

Stranded abroad, but Dubai is home: Residents fly back

Residents share why returning mattered more than the disruption

Passengers have been flying back the UAE in limited repatriation flights

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