UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2025 as the Year of Community under the slogan ‘Hand in Hand’ in a national initiative that reflects the leadership’s vision to foster a united and empowered community.
“Hand in hand we will work to strengthen social bonds, foster shared responsibility, and unlock potential for inclusive and sustainable growth. To all those who call the UAE home, I encourage you to think ambitiously and act boldly in contributing towards improving your community and ensuring that our nation remains an inspiring model of progress and prosperity,” stated Sheikh Mohamed in a post on social media platform X.
Driving collective progress
The Year of Community aims to strengthen family and community bonds by preserving cultural heritage, nurturing intergenerational ties and creating inclusive spaces that foster collaboration, belonging and shared experiences. 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.
In addition, the Year of Community seeks to unlock the potential and capabilities of individuals, families, and organizations in the UAE by 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.
“The declaration of 2025 as the Year of Community highlights our priorities for the future: strengthening social bonds and fostering unity across society. The foundation of our nation’s strength lies in a united community, where individuals are connected, and care is extended to each other. A strong community thrives on fortified families, and lays the groundwork for a brighter future for generations to come,” stated His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Events and initiatives to strengthen community cohesion
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and with Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects, will oversee the initiative.
Throughout the year, the UAE will launch numerous events and initiatives to strengthen community cohesion, uphold Emirati values and ensure a thriving environment where everyone can contribute to progress.
The Year of Community initiative invites all members of the UAE community—citizens and residents alike— to contribute their ideas and proposals that enhance social bonds, foster community progress, and celebrate the cultural diversity that defines the UAE in support of building a strong and flourishing nation.
