Under the global theme of “My MS Diagnosis” and the tagline “Navigating MS Together,” which highlights the complex systems behind timely diagnosis, World MS Day 2025 saw the National MS Society build on the momentum of partnership and collaboration, by bringing together healthcare leaders, policymakers, and community voices to drive long-term action for the MS community.
The UAE marked the occasion through a series of impactful initiatives.
World MS Day 2025
Uniting for Impact
A key moment from this year included the launch of the UAE’s first National Coalition for MS, a strategic cross-sector network of members which includes Erth Zayed Philanthropies as a founding partner, all dedicated to accelerating the UAE’s MS agenda.
World MS Day also marked the inaugural NMSS Research Grant Awards, spotlighting six pioneering projects, and a tribute to the first cohort of MS Ambassadors.
Throughout May, a series of public engagement initiatives took place including on-ground awareness booths, a dedicated awareness campaign for healthcare professionals and a series of New to MS webinars that offered critical support to those recently diagnosed.
Supported by meaningful and personal digital campaigns and lights ups from iconic buildings across the UAE, these initiatives held throughout May, reinforced how collective efforts and purpose-driven partnerships are essential to driving progress and sustainable impact.
Overview
300Visitors at NMSS booths
11Iconic Buildings lit across the UAE
57Research grant applications to date
1.5M+Views from Interactive Digital & Media campaigns
2025 World MS Day Partners
Abu Dhabi Media Office
The Galleria
Dubai Airports
Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Focus Gulf
House of Wisdom
Al Qana
ADGM
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library
Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Festival City
Al Ain City Municipality
Mubadala Foundation
M42
Harley Street Clinic
Burjeel
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