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The late Mohammad Bakhit Al Ketbi joined the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces at the age of 16 and progressed through the military ranks until his retirement 35 years later. Widely recognised as one of the UAE’s most loyal military … Continued

Yusufali came to the UAE in the early days of its union in 1973, joining his uncle’s small distribution company in the field of nutrition. These formative professional years gave him the motivation and focus to expand his Abu Dhabi-headquartered … Continued

In Al Ain, Ghubaisha Rubaya Al Ketbi is well-known for her humanitarian work and passion for volunteering in initiatives that serve the community. Her avid volunteerism and dedication stem from an inherit belief in giving back, embodying the model of … Continued

Born in Al Ain in 1947, H.E. Faraj Ali binhamoodah regularly accompanied and supported the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in his role as President of the United Arab Emirates. Inspired by the vision and values of Sheikh … Continued

Since the 1930s, Hussain Abdulrahman Khansaheb and his family have been considered pioneers in the construction and infrastructure sectors, responsible for building some of the country’s most iconic landmarks, ultimately contributing to the sustainable prosperity of the United Arab Emirates. … Continued

Zaafarana Ahmed Khamis is a mother of eleven - including two Special Olympics champions, Hamda and Maryam - but to the public she is best known as the "mother for people of determination". Born in Abu Dhabi in 1945, Zaafarana … Continued

Dr. Essam ElShammaa is one of the UAE’s most esteemed experts in the field of medical imaging, particularly in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology, in which radiology is imperative to diagnosis and decision-making. For more than 40 years Dr. … Continued

H.E. Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation and former Speaker of the Federal National Council, is one of UAE’s most influential political and cultural innovators, revered as a custodian and resource of UAE … Continued

A pioneer in her field, Dr. Fatima Al Refaei is part of the first generation of nursing professionals in the United Arab Emirates, who played an instrumental role in developing the country’s nursing expertise – now an essential and high-quality … Continued

Lieutenant General (Rtd.) Obaid Mohammed Al Kaabi played a central and significant role in the early years of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. Born in 1947, Al Kaabi grew up in the Al Jimi area of Al Ain city. … Continued