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Dubai: As 2020 comes to a close, we have seen and heard a number of sordid stories of people’s personal struggles, financial losses thanks to the negative impact of the pandemic not just here in the UAE, but worldwide.
But some UAE expats have turned the grim scenario of the pandemic to their advantage. Whether it is starting afresh with new opportunities or pursuing a new passion these expats have taken a positive route to stay happy despite the challenges they faced over the last 12 months. As an unusually tough year comes to a close, it is indeed heartening to follow the journey of these expats. Indian expat Sakina Feroz, 28 for one, did not cry over lost opportunities amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Instead, she took a big decision to change her career path as the pandemic taught her to look for stability in the future.