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Everyday heroes: the people who show up
A doctor, a teacher and a volunteer on the quiet work that holds communities together.
By Pride of UAE Editorial · 18 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
Not every hero makes headlines. Some simply show up, week after week.
Care on wheels
Dr. Samir Haddad takes free screenings to the mountains of Fujairah.
A library for everyone
Maryam Yousuf turned a storeroom into a community library.
No one goes hungry
Grace Thomas coordinates hundreds of volunteers delivering meals across Dubai.
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Education & Academia
Maryam Yousuf
Primary school teacher and reading champion
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Healthcare & Medicine
Dr. Samir Haddad
Emergency physician & mobile clinic founder
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Social Impact & Volunteering
Grace Thomas
Community volunteer & food-bank organiser
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