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

In this heartfelt and powerful talk, Maitha Al Hameli — marine conservationist and sustainability advocate — reflects on how protecting nature is not just an environmental mission, but an act of cultural preservation.From childhood days fishing with her father and uncle to leading marine conservation initiatives across Abu Dhabi, Maitha shares a deeply personal journey that connects heritage, science, and hope. She warns of shifting baseline syndrome — the quiet danger of forgetting what abundance once looked like — and urges us to act before our lowered expectations become the new normal.Yet her message is not one of despair, but of resilience. Abu Dhabi’s corals, reefs, and mangroves are surviving in conditions that defeat ecosystems elsewhere. They are living proof that nature, when respected and restored, can recover.Her call is simple but profound: the sea built us — now it needs us.Key ideas:- The cultural roots of environmental stewardship in the UAE - Understanding shifting baselines and the danger of forgetting - Abu Dhabi as a model of resilience in climate adaptation - Restoration science: rebuilding nature with knowledge, not guesswork - Balancing progress and preservation: plan around habitats, not over themRecorded live at TEDxAlBateen 2025 — themed “Threads of Us,” celebrating the connections between nature, culture, and the shared responsibility that binds generations together.#TEDxAlBateen #MaithaAlHameli #ThreadsOfUs #Environment #Conservation #UAE #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Heritage #MarineLife For more than 16 years, Al Hameli has been dedicated to marine conservation in the UAE. At Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, she led habitat restoration, wildlife rescue, biodiversity surveys, and the development of conservation management plans. Her projects include the UAE’s first systematic dolphin and seagrass surveys, as well as a community-driven turtle release program.Al Hameli collaborates with scientists worldwide to protect dugongs as a member of the IUCN Dugong Technical Group, and to advance coral and seagrass restoration. With business and technology partners, she has tested drone-based mangrove seeding and helped establish one of the region’s most resilient coral nurseries in the Gulf’s warm waters.Her work focuses on practical solutions that align climate action with economic development. She partners with the private sector to pilot innovative methods such as seagrass propagation, ensuring that conservation is not only ecological but also sustainable and scalable. 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

In this heartfelt and inspiring TEDxAlBateen talk, Maysa Al Nowais, Executive Director at Ma’an — the Authority of Social Contribution, shares how one lesson from her mother sparked a lifelong journey to redefine what social responsibility truly means.Through touching family stories and powerful examples from her work at Ma’an, Maysa reveals how compassion, when organized, can move an entire society forward. From a six-year-old’s act of kindness to the creation of life-changing projects like the Abu Dhabi Dialysis Center and the Journey of Generations program, her message is clear: real change begins at home — and grows through every hand that gives.Maysa’s talk shows how the UAE is building a future where generosity is not an event, but an ecosystem — one where government, business, and community unite to turn empathy into sustainable impact.Key ideas:- How family values shape lifelong social responsibility - Turning compassion into measurable community impact - Building bridges between government, private sector, and people - The power of small acts to create large-scale change - Why progress without compassion will always be incompleteRecorded live at TEDxAlBateen 2025 — themed “Threads of Us,” celebrating the connections that bind families, communities, and nations through empathy and purpose.#TEDxAlBateen #MaysaAlNowais #ThreadsOfUs #SocialResponsibility #AbuDhabi #Inspiration #Giving #Compassion Her Excellency Maysa AlNuwais is the Executive Director of Community Engagement & Volunteering at the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an, the Abu Dhabi Government entity operating under the Department of Community Development. The Authority was established to amplify the development and engagement of a connected, collaborative community within the UAE capital.With 24 years of leadership experience across multiple industries and a robust foundation in project management, AlNuwais navigates her role orchestrating projects and initiatives from inception to fruition, amplifying community engagement across Abu Dhabi.Beyond her role at the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, AlNuwais has demonstrated business prowess through several successful ventures. Her entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in various industries complement her community-focused endeavors, showcasing her versatility and commitment to impactful change. 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

Il messaggio è semplice e radicale e cioè che la vera normalità è INCLUDERE. La rivoluzione non è nel cavo più veloce, è invece nel progetto che non lascia indietro nessuno. “I motori più potenti che possiamo guidare non stanno nelle auto, ma nelle nostre menti.” È lì che si accende la rivoluzione silenziosa: cambiare sguardo, ridisegnare abitudini, pretendere accessibilità come standard. “Non ho mai vissuto la disabilità come un limite, ma come un’opportunità.” Nato con osteogenesi imperfetta, ho trasformato una sfida quotidiana in un motore identitario. Quel cammino mi ha dato il coraggio di vivere pienamente anche il mio orientamento. Oggi lavoro come Key Account Manager, un ruolo dinamico e in costante evoluzione. Sono vicepresidente e communication manager dell’Associazione Italiana Osteogenesi Imperfetta. 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

Ela passou 14 anos na estrada, encontrou 6.680 projetos sociais reais, viu de perto o que realmente muda o mundo. E agora vai compartilhar o que ninguém te conta sobre o poder de uma ideia em movimento. Já pensou quantas histórias transformadoras passam despercebidas todos os dias? Iara passou 14 anos na estrada, encontrou 6.680 projetos sociais reais, viu de perto o que realmente muda o mundo. E agora vai compartilhar o que ninguém te conta sobre o poder de uma ideia em movimento. 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

Messi revela os bastidores das maiores investigações de crimes cibernéticos do planeta para te ensinar a SE PROTEGER e PROTEGER QUEM VOCÊ AMA. Messi é Policial Federal, Chefe Eventual do Serviço de Investigação. Liderou várias Operações Internacionais e capturou Cibercriminosos em colaboração com o FBI, Europol e Interpol. Autor do Projeto de Prevenção à golpes e ataques cibernéticos da Polícia Federal. Professor na Academia Nacional de Polícia e Especialista em Defesa Cibernética, ele dedica sua carreira ao Combate a Crimes Cibernéticos.Missão: proteger na internet. 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