Discussions

Why is the UAE launching a 1,000km desert challenge for its youth, and how does it solve the heritage disconnect?

The Misrah programme immerses 18–25-year-olds in camel riding, folk arts, storytelling, and survival skills before selecting 100 participants for an epic trek across Abu Dhabi’s desert, helping them reconnect with values of patience, strength, and cultural pride that their ancestors lived by. Do you think such hands-on heritage experiences are the best way to keep traditions alive among younger generations?