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The year of the family in the United Arab Emirates: Structural considerations for international social work

International Social Work: Exploring and promoting comparative and international Social Work in A Global Age

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Abstract

International Social Work, Volume 69, Issue 4, Page 457-463, July 2026.
This Brief Note examines the United Arab Emirates’ designation of 2026 as the Year of the Family and considers its implications for international social work in a context where most residents are expatriates. The analysis identifies two shifts that are ...