Hyderabad, Dec. 18 -- Sheikh Shakil, an Indian expat in the UAE, has received the Indian Expat Recognition from President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Shakil has been recognised for his contributions to the Life Endowment initiative, which helps patients with chronic illnesses. The Indian expat is a native of Mumbai and has lived in the UAE for 21 years, and calls the UAE his second home.

Shakil works as a cable engineer at Taqa Transmission and lives with his family, whom he credits as a major source of strength and motivation. "We feel deeply connected to the UAE and its values of compassion, generosity and community spirit," he was quoted as saying by Khaleej Times.

Despite his modest income, Shakil began donating to the Life...