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Dubai CDA rolls out third phase of Ethraa initiative

Community organisations to undergo governance, performance assessments in the latest cycle

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The initiative aligns with the strategic goal of activating the third sector and building a high-impact civil society ecosystem in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33

How an Emirati turned loss into a community like home

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

Abdulrahman Al Hashmi, owner of Navy Land

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-it: How a city became a global model

Emirate’s success is no longer measured only in trade, but in its approach to governance

Today, policymakers, urban planners, investors, and commentators increasingly speak of “Dubai-izing” or “Dubai-it” when describing efforts to transform cities into globally connected hubs of commerce, tourism, innovation, and investment.

Dubai family thanks UAE as new cancer treatment begins

UAE community’s support gave them renewed hope for the journey ahead

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

Dubai CDA honours 54 partners for sustainable impact

Partnerships helped create 7,600 job opportunities, support 1,200 Emirati families

The recognition reflects CDA’s commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration and expanding impactful partnerships.

Dubai investment boom creates thousands of jobs

Emirate captures 7% of global greenfield FDI projects with Dh32.4 billion inflows

Nearly 39,000 jobs were created through Dubai’s latest foreign investment drive as global companies continued to set up new projects in the emirate.

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.

Dubai Police engage 540 workers at Al Quoz forum

Positive Spirit forum hosts 540 workers with awareness on road safety and cyber fraud

Dubai Police engage 540 workers at Al Quoz Community Forum under Positive Spirit Initiative

Dubai Police: 99.7% security coverage at Al Khawaneej

Inspection shows 98.2% happiness, fast response and smart policing excellence

Al Khawaneej Police Station reported 99.7% security coverage, serving 244,000+ residents across 1,272 sq km.

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

Dubai Police warn over weak home device security risks

Authorities warn weak passwords and poor settings expose devices to hacking and cybercrime

Dubai Police have called on residents to strengthen the security of home surveillance

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