UAE President declares 2025 as the Year of Community

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2025 as the Year of Community.

It 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.

Under the slogan Hand in Hand in a national initiative that 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.

Posting on X The UAE President said, "I am pleased to announce 2025 as the Year of Community in the UAE. 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."

I am pleased to announce 2025 as the Year of Community in the UAE. 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…

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) January 27, 2025

The Year of Community seeks to unlock the potential and capabilities of individuals, families, and organisations 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.

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.

Commenting on X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said: "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 a fortified families, and lays the groundwork for a brighter future for generations to come."

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…

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) January 27, 2025

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.

The initiative invites all members of the community 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.

إعلان رئيس الدولة 2025 "عام المجتمع".. يجسد رؤية سموه تجاه بناء مجتمع قوي ومترابط قادر على مواجهة التحديات وتحقيق الطموحات والمضي إلى المستقبل بخطى واثقة..سيبقى الاهتمام بالمجتمع وتنميته وتمكينه على قمة أولويات القيادة.

— منصور بن زايد (@MansourBinZayed) January 27, 2025