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  The UAE's recent announcement of a two-month amnesty for visa violators is nothing short of a humanitarian gesture. This initiative, set to commence on 1 September 2024, offers a much-needed lifeline to countless individuals who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law due to unforeseen circumstances. Why Do People Overstay? Understanding the root causes of visa overstay is crucial to addressing the issue effectively. Common reasons include: Financial hardship : Job loss, economic downturns, or unexpected expenses can make it difficult to renew visa or return home. Family emergencies : Critical situations back home might necessitate extended stays. Legal issues : Pending legal matters can prevent individuals from leaving the country. Health concerns : Unforeseen medical conditions can hinder travel plans. Fear of repercussions : Fines, deportation, or legal action can deter individuals from regularizing their status or leaving the country. Language and cultural barrier

Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is -- ' What are you doing for others?'" Have we stopped for a while, even for some minutes, to ask ourselves? What are we doing for others? Are we helping others, despite our own storms, or are we hurting them because we are wounded inside? Are we peacemakers uniting people, or are we causing troubles, dividing them? Our biggest family, humanity, must have evolved as a result of many, many years of studies on human behavior. Recently with the new technology that introduced connectivity and big data, we must have been more humanitarian than ever before. But like a funnel, as we go down and deeper, the narrower it is, the more individualism there is. I am greatly touched by featured stories in the leading newspapers of the UAE (online version) showing unnamed philanthropists helping those in trouble particularly in the month of Ramadan. For one, the humanitarian care section