The Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas today hosted a one-on-one conversation titled Giving: A Legacy Rooted in Our Heritage as part of the Abu Dhabi Awards’ participation in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Featuring Abu Dhabi Awards recipient Dr. Jayanti Maitra, an Indian historian and researcher recognised for her decades-long contribution to documenting and preserving the UAE’s history, the conversation drew on her extensive knowledge of the nation’s cultural development. She explored how the values of goodness and giving have long been embedded in Emirati culture and traditions, while highlighting the continued role of solidarity, mutual support, tolerance, hospitality and responsibility towards others in supporting the UAE’s social and economic development.

The session formed part of the Abu Dhabi Awards’ participation in ADIHEX 2026 under the theme “Goodness Is a Living Heritage,” highlighting how the values that have shaped Emirati society continue to live through people’s actions, choices and contributions to the community.