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    Winners 2026

    UAE Year Of Awards

    Established as a national recognition platform, the UAE Year Of Award celebrates contributions that bring the values of each annual UAE Year Of theme to life, building a lasting legacy for the initiative. Guided by three pillars, Impact, Sustainability and Inspiration, the Award recognises efforts that create meaningful change, encourage continued contribution and inspire wider participation across the community.

    Recognised for its initiative in transforming City Centre Mirdif into a more family-friendly destination by enhancing facilities and services and introducing activities tailored to families.

    Majid Al Futtaim Group

    Private Sector Champion

    Honoured  for launching the “Khayrat Al Dhaid” initiative. Following the loss of her husband, Meera took on the responsibility of raising her five children on her own. Despite the challenges, she succeeded in building a life for her children while extending support to women facing similar circumstances. This inspired her to establish Khayrat Al Dhaid, an initiative that has helped women in her community turn their skills and traditional products into sources of income, enabling them to support their families.

    Meera Mubarak Al Ketbi - Al Dhaid, Sharjah

    Civil Sector Champion

    Recognised for sharing educational messages with the community. Mohammed was six years old when his parents separated, so when he became a father, he was determined to create a home that brought his children and their grandparents together, giving them opportunities to learn and spend time with one another. This family experience inspired the launch of “Sawainaha”, a series sharing everyday family experiences and parenting lessons with thousands of families across the UAE.

    Mohammed Yousuf Al Rais Family - Sharjah

    Collective Contribution

    Honoured for its efforts in supporting Emirati families and strengthening family stability through initiatives under the “Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme”, including “Dubai Weddings,” which has helped more than 1,000 families begin their married lives by reducing wedding costs and providing support and guidance to couples preparing for marriage.

    The Community Development Authority - Dubai

    Government Champion

    Recognised for instilling the values of education, responsibility and generosity in his children, inspiring them and their own children to continue contributing to their nation across various fields, including diplomacy, medicine, aviation, engineering, education, scientific research, government service, environmental protection and business.

    Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri Family - Al Ain

    Main Award

    Majid Al Futtaim Group
    Meera Mubarak Al Ketbi - Al Dhaid, Sharjah
    Mohammed Yousuf Al Rais Family - Sharjah
    The Community Development Authority - Dubai
    Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri Family - Al Ain

    UAE Year Of Award Trophy

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    The award’s trophy design is inspired by the UAE national flag, reflecting the visual identity of the UAE Year Of initiative. It celebrates those whose actions reflect the values of the UAE Year Of initiative and leave a lasting impact on their communities.


    The trophy consists of a piece of Ghaf wood supporting a panel made from Date Form, a sustainable material produced from palm and date waste, blended with repurposed mother-of-pearl powder and brass detailing. The selection of these materials brings together sustainability and elements rooted in the local environment, reflecting the values and enduring legacy of the UAE Year Of initiative.
     

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    Moza's Journal

    Every landscape holds a story, and every story begins with a family. Join Moza Almatrooshi on a journey across the Emirates as she uncovers the people, places, and traditions that shape our shared story.

    A Love Grown Across Landscapes

    A Love Grown Across Landscapes

    A story of two nature guides whose shared love for the landscape grew into a family rooted in care, connection, and belonging.

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    The Farm is a School & a Playground

    The Farm is a School & a Playground

    A story of sibling wonder, family learning, and a childhood shaped by nature on a working farm in Sweihan.

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    The Ostrich Farm and Its Many Stories

    The Ostrich Farm and Its Many Stories

    A story of a family whose shared passion for farming has evolved across generations, bringing together creativity, entrepreneurship, and a lasting connection to the land.

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    Luck Found in the Tanoor

    Luck Found in the Tanoor

    A story of partnership, hospitality, and a family tradition passed from one generation to the next through food and shared labour.

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    The Pottery That Brought Them Together

    The Pottery That Brought Them Together

    A story of cousins working together to revive their family's pottery heritage and reconnect with generations of knowledge, memory, and craftsmanship.

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    Stories Behind the Door

    Stories Behind the Door

    A story of an aunt and niece whose shared curiosity, nostalgia, and family memories turned kinship into friendship.

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    Our Children's Album

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    Every child sees family in their own way. Our Children’s Album invites children to share the moments that matter to them through an interactive online tool, using photos, drawings and writing to express what family means through their own eyes.

     

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    Made for Families

    “Everyone Agrees” Family Card Game

    “Everyone Agrees” Family Card Game

    Put the phones away, gather around and spend some fun moments together. The “Everyone Agrees” Family Card Game brings everyone together through play, conversation and a little friendly competition.

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    Family Activity Sticker Book

    Family Activity Sticker Book

    Made for little hands and big imaginations, with stickers families can enjoy together.

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    Notebooks

    Notebooks

    A place for big thoughts, ideas, notes and the things worth remembering. Available in a variety of designs such as Rutab, Ice Cream and more, so everyone can find a favourite.

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    Partners

    Explore how your entity can align initiatives with the Year of Family and contribute to shared national priorities. Access guidance, tools, and frameworks designed to support meaningful and measurable impact.

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    Explore our Media page to find collaboration opportunities and downloadable resources that allow you to tell inspirational stories that support and resonate with families in the UAE, aligning with the Year of Family theme.

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