From 15–21 June 2026, Dubai hosted its first Loneliness Awareness Week programme as part of the global campaign founded by UK charity Marmalade Trust. The initiative was organised by MarryArty, the Club of Conscious Unions, founded by Oksana Boyko. Seven events brought together approximately 1,000 participants from different nationalities, cultures and professional backgrounds. Dubai is a city of opportunity, attracting people from around the world to build careers, businesse