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Why this family never considered leaving Abu Dhabi

She built a family, developed a desert retreat, found a home she cannot imagine leaving

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Katrin Berndt Mansoor with her husband and three sons

Why this Filipino expat stayed in Abu Dhabi since 1987

She shares a special bond with families whose children, grandchildren became her clients

Abu Dhabi-based Filipino expat Lita Laguerta Ohanachome

How a Bangladeshi expat worked his way up in Abu Dhabi

He arrived as an electrician, used his own experience to create opportunities for others

Mohammed Wahid, founder of MAG Events Management

What would your organisation miss if you weren’t there?

Your real value at work is not your title, but the difference your presence makes

A good leader doesn’t only look at what a person is doing today; they also notice what that person might be capable of tomorrow.

Why this Dubai founder wants you to buy fewer handbags

How a search for the perfect work bag sparked a sustainable fashion revolution in UAE

Angana Maheshwari

From mascots to aviation: Filipina starts anew in UAE

From receptionist to mascot maker, she is now pursuing her childhood dream of flying

Umm Al Quwain-based Filipino expat MJ Tenchavez

How this British expat rose from pot washer to chef

A journey shaped by opportunity, dream, commitment to help the next generation of talents

Chef Daniel Hillier, culinary director across three properties of Accor in the UAE

How an Australian expat is brewing success in the UAE

His journey is a story of opening doors for others, learning to call a new country home

Ryan Godinho, owner of Stomping Grounds

6-yr-old Chinese girl sets Rubik’s Cube world record

Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3 average world record twice in September

A participant competes in the Rubik's WCA (World Cube Association) European Championship 2026 in Arnhem on July 17, 2026.

How this German expat found success, home in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has given her a home built around family, nature, culture, sport, community

Sabrina Spillner shares how she built a life around leadership, family, and community in the UAE capital

Rags to riches: How Lal transformed a laundryman's son

Lal and his family played a crucial role in helping Bikash Chowdhury

How former cricketer Arun Lal helped a laundryman’s son become a successful corporate leader

Why Abu Dhabi feels like home for this Egyptian expat

She built a life around culture, community, helping others find their place in the UAE

Eenas El Sheakh, founder and CEO of Eye on Cultures

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