In Abu Dhabi, the 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi Awards ceremony honored ten distinguished individuals whose selfless deeds have positively impacted the UAE community. The event, held at Qasr Al Hosn, coincided with the Year of Community. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the honorees and wished them continued success in their contributions to the UAE community and humanity at large. The ceremony was attended by members of the ruling family, ministers, as well as the families of the awardees, partners, and supporters. Over the past two decades, the Abu Dhabi Awards has served as a national platform embodying the UAE's journey of giving, selflessness, and appreciation. The inspiring stories of the honorees were showcased, demonstrating that giving is a universal human value capable of creating positive change. Among the honored individuals were businessman and philanthropist Obaid Kenish Al Hameli, Chairman of Mubadala Investment Company Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the late Sultan Ali Al Owais, and the family of Salem Hamad Al Mansoori and Fatima Majed Al Mansoori, who donated their daughter's organs, saving three lives. Other awardees included traditional healer Hamama Obaid Khamis, educator Moza Mohamed Al Hafiti, cultural figure Abdulmonem Alserkal, the late Mohamed Ibrahim Obaidallah, and the late David Heard.
