In this heartfelt and deeply personal TEDxAlBateen talk, Mohamed Nizar Luqman reflects on the unseen connections that shape who we are — from family legacies to the quiet lessons we inherit across generations.Through powerful storytelling, Mohamed shares the wisdom he learned from his father — lessons of time, courage, and respect — and how these values continue to guide his life and leadership. From childhood memories to building his first business during the pandemic, his story is a moving reminder that every moment, every act of kindness, and every person we meet becomes part of the thread that weaves our shared humanity.He invites us all to pause, reconnect, and cherish the people who make us who we are — because communities aren’t built in institutions, but in living rooms, shared meals, and everyday acts of care.Key ideas:- The lessons of time, courage, and respect
- The unseen connections between generations
- Building a life rooted in gratitude and presence
- How family, loss, and love define our legacy
- Reconnecting with others as an act of healing and humanityRecorded live at TEDxAlBateen 2025 — themed “Threads of Us,” exploring the bonds that connect stories, people, and generations through time and memory.#TEDxAlBateen #MohamedLuqman #ThreadsOfUs #Legacy #Family #Connection #Inspiration #UAE #Humanity Mohamed Nizar Luqman is an Emirati writer and storyteller whose work explores the threads that connect identity, legacy, and progress. His reflections draw from lived experience, bridging personal narrative with the shared human search for meaning, belonging, and continuity.As the founder of Seven Dawgs and other ventures that span food, culture, and design, Mohamed’s work moves fluidly between industries and ideas, reflecting his belief that creativity knows no single form. Each project he builds is a dialogue between tradition and innovation, rooted in the curiosity to build, evolve, and reimagine.His forthcoming book, Letters to My Father, Letters from His Legacy, delves into the quiet lessons of time, humility, and renewal—threads that tie the intimate to the universal, and turn inherited wisdom into living dialogue. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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