In celebration of the UAE’s Year of Community 2025, entrepreneur and women’s empowerment advocate Linda Benallal was honored by His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Nasser Al Nuaimi at the prestigious Arab Leadership and Creativity Forum. This distinguished recognition highlights Benallal’s longstanding contributions to community development, youth empowerment, and cross-cultural collaboration.
The Year of Community 2025, a visionary national initiative, aims to strengthen social unity, promote inclusive growth, and celebrate individuals who exemplify leadership and service. Linda Benallal’s work in bridging Africa and the Emirates, launching youth-led development programs, and championing sustainability has earned her a place among the country’s most impactful changemakers.
“Receiving this award from His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Nasser Al Nuaimi is both humbling and deeply meaningful,” said Benallal. “It reflects the UAE’s unwavering commitment to uplifting leaders who foster connection, inclusion, and innovation.”
With more than two decades of community engagement in the UAE, Benallal continues to drive forward initiatives aligned with the Year of Community. Her upcoming projects include mentorship programs, grassroots leadership development, and strategic partnerships that emphasize purpose-driven change.
“This recognition is not just a milestone in my career — it’s a renewed promise to give back, to empower, and to support the UAE’s vision for a compassionate and united future,” Benallal added.
As the UAE shines a spotlight on societal harmony and individual impact in 2025, Linda Benallal stands as a powerful example of what’s possible when vision meets action.
