June 2021

What will the next 50 years look like? 

Imagine this: it’s the year 2071 and we are a vibrant nation teeming with possibility. No longer young, our feet are steady and grounded in the rich soil of a land trodden by many who have come from all corners of the earth, making the UAE their home. One hundred years of incredible stories, too many to count. From the descendants of the seafarers and desert dwellers of this land, to those who fled hardship and made this place their refuge, to the builders of the nation who work tirelessly around the clock, your stories are the wind that carries this nation forward. 

In the year 2021, you, dear reader, are standing at a milestone that deserves a moment of celebration and reflection. It’s the “Year of the 50th”—half a century of going against all odds, of building towers of dreams and alleyways of memories from the ground up, of families raised and projects realised, of all of that and more in the safety and security of this great nation. 

What will the next 50 years look like? 

Perhaps you, reader, will have children and grandchildren marking the nation’s Platinum Jubilee in 2071. What stories will you want them to remember? How will you describe your early years? Or your present moment and your visions for the future? Can you think of one photograph that captures the spirit of this home for you? We want to hear your stories. We want our future generations to know your tales. 

Come, grab a seat, have some tea, and tell us your story.