With 2023 and 2024 being Years of Sustainability, there’s an update for UAE this year. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has officially declared 2025 as the Year of Community.
The aim here is to strengthen family and community bonds by preserving cultural heritage, nurturing intergenerational ties, and creating inclusive spaces that foster collaboration, belonging, and shared experiences.
Under the slogan Hand in Hand, the national initiative reflects the leadership’s vision to foster a united and empowered community.
It also encourages all who call the UAE home to actively contribute to society through community service, volunteering, and impactful initiatives, promoting a culture of shared responsibility and driving collective progress.
The Year of Community seeks to unlock the potential and capabilities of individuals, families, and organisations.
Among other things, the government aims to do this through developing skills, nurturing talents, and fostering innovation in fields such as entrepreneurship and emerging industries, including artificial intelligence, alongside other UAE national priorities, to enable inclusive growth and long-lasting positive impact.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, along with Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects will oversee the project.
Throughout the year, numerous events and initiatives will be launched to strengthen community cohesion, uphold Emirati values, and ensure a thriving environment where everyone can contribute to progress.
With the Blue Visa being introduced to support environmentalists in the previous years, we could expect something similar to come up this year too.
We can’t wait to see what the year holds!