UAE SUCCESS STORIES

UAE SUCCESS STORIES

For four years, Divina has cared for an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s, someone she now calls family. With caregiving and nursing assistant certifications from TESDA and the Filipino Institute in Dubai, she goes beyond duty. She cares with skill, compassion, and a mother’s love.

OFW mom’s 25-year sacrifice for her children’s future

Single parent proves that sacrifice and love can turn even the hardest struggles into hope

Oscar-nominated Nahla Al Fahad bats for Indian women

UAE filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad opens up on filming brave fisherwomen’s untold stories at sea

Nahla Al Fahad

Meet the dropout who became the ‘Voice of Dubai’

They call him the Voice of Dubai, but Ahmad isn’t content with being just a city's voice

Ahmad Haffar

UAE artist & CEO’s wild, woven ride to Christie’s debut

Raisa doesn’t see sustainability as a trend — it’s a responsibility

Raisa Rajan explains that sustainability means coming from your roots. "My roots are India and the UAE — and I connect both through my materials. I use jute rope, because it’s part of both cultures. I use Zari because it’s part of my history," she says.

The heroic journey of a Filipina housemaid in Dubai

Marissa Postre’s journey of single motherhood inspires OFWs and families worldwide

Marissa Postre receives a trophy from Philippine Consul General Marford Angeles during the Gawad Kasambahay, an award-giving body that honors and celebrates the invaluable contributions of household workers, including those in Dubai.

Meet Dubai wedding planner who pulled off a sky wedding

The 2023 sky wedding went off without a hitch, but here's how she pulled it off

Chimoo Acharya on being a celebrity wedding planner and from an illustrious Bollywood clan

Why chef Nouel walked away from Shark Tank Dubai deal

"They wanted 51%. I said no. It’s my plot twist"

Chef Nouel Catis, creator of the Dubai Chocolate bar.

Dubai’s 3 Michelin starred Trèsind co-founder's secret

In Dubai Success Series, we chat to Trèsind’s Sakshi Nath on their 3 Michelin star triumph

Tresind co-founder with three Michelin starred glory Sakshi Nath from Dubai

Dubai model battles arthritis in 60s to become actor

He has worked alongside Jessica Alba, Zac Efron, and Shah Rukh Khan in several projects

Puneet Sud

How a waitress in Dubai became Miss Universe hopeful

The serial pageant queen talks about how Dubai helped her soar to spectacular heights

Rechel Hoco who made it to Miss Universe Philippines 2025 on her own steam

Filipina CEO builds learning, leadership legacy in UAE

From humble roots to CEO in Sharjah, Gaid empowers the next generation of Filipino leaders

From humble beginnings in the Philippines to leading a thriving training center in Sharjah, Gerryl Gaid is transforming vocational education and inspiring the next generation of Filipino leaders abroad.

How a Dubai-based actor got his Bollywood break

Meet Armen Greyg grew up on Indian films in Armenia—then chased Bollywood dreams in Mumbai

The incredible Dubai success story of Armen Greyg who broke into Bollywood without any contacts

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