Lyra MENA

Eid Al Adha reminds us that care, compassion, and connection matter. As many of us prepare to step into the Eid Al Adha break next week, we wanted to pause and send our warm wishes a little early. Eid is a time for reflection, generosity, and coming together with family, friends, and community. At the same time, we recognise that this season may feel different for everyone. Whether you are celebrating, working, travelling, supporting others, or simply taking time to rest, we hope you create space for what supports your well-being. At Lyra MENA, we believe caring for people goes beyond the workplace. Your well-being matters every day. Wishing all our members, clients, partners, and communities a peaceful and meaningful Eid Al Adha. Eid Mubarak from all of us at Lyra MENA! 🌙

Every action we take, how we work, consume, connect, rest, and respond, creates a ripple effect far beyond ourselves. At Lyra MENA, we believe well-being and sustainability begin with awareness. That is why we are hosting a webinar: Live Consciously: Mindful Actions for People and the Planet Modern life has trained many of us to stay busy, switched on, and always moving. But when we live on autopilot for too long, we stop noticing. We disconnect from our bodies, our values, our relationships, and even the world around us. This session is an invitation to pause. Together, we’ll explore how small daily choices, digital, dietary, emotional, and physical, can become powerful acts of care for ourselves, our communities, and the planet. In this session, we’ll reflect on: • The hidden cost of living in constant stress • Why the body must feel safe before the mind can thrive • How stress and calm shape culture, trust, and connection • Small habits that create sustainable wellbeing • How conscious living starts with awareness, not perfection 📅 3 June 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM UAE Time Because protecting the planet does not only happen through big movements. It begins in everyday moments, how we breathe, eat, move, lead, and care. This session is exclusively for our members. And if your organisation is exploring ways to better support employee wellbeing, resilience, and healthier workplace habits, we’d be happy to connect and share how an EAP can help. Get in touch with us at contactmenawellbeing@lyrahealth.com.

Tomorrow is International Day of Families. A meaningful reminder that families are at the heart of every strong society, workplace, and community. Across the MENA region, there is growing awareness around the importance of family wellbeing, emotional support, mental health, and creating healthier homes and communities for future generations. In the UAE, 2026 has even been declared the Year of the Family, highlighting the country’s commitment to strengthening family bonds and social wellbeing. At Lyra MENA, we believe employee well-being should never stop at the employee alone. Behind every employee is a family navigating life’s challenges together. That is why our EAP services extend beyond employees to support family members, young people from age 12, and even house helpers, because they are family too. We are here to provide confidential counselling, emotional support, and wellbeing services that help people and families navigate life’s challenges with care and dignity. Strong families build healthier workplaces, kinder communities, and more resilient societies. If your organisation would like to offer a more human and comprehensive approach to employee wellbeing across the MENA region, get in touch with us at contactmenawellbeing@lyrahealth.com.

What if your next career breakthrough is not about working harder, but working with more purpose? We at Lyra MENA are excited to invite our members to tomorrow’s exclusive webinar: “The Purpose-Driven Professional: Your Guide to Fulfilling Work” In today’s fast-changing world, success is no longer just about working harder. It is about learning how to adapt, grow, and stay connected to what truly matters to you. In this session, you will discover: • How to use AI to work smarter and more effectively • How to navigate career changes with confidence • The importance of emotional agility in the workplace • How to align your values with meaningful work This webinar will be delivered in both English and Arabic on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11 AM and 3 PM UAE time. If you have not yet received the registration link, please get in touch with your HR team. We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you on your professional and personal growth journey. For organisations looking to offer mental health, wellbeing, and learning & development programs for employees, get in touch with contactmenawellbeing@lyrahealth.com.

When was the last time you truly laughed, not just smiled? Yesterday was World Laughter Day. And maybe that is exactly why this message still matters today. With everything happening around us, in our region and across the world, stress builds quietly. It shows up in our thoughts, our sleep, our energy. And in the middle of it all, we often forget how powerful something simple can be. Laughter does not fix everything. But it helps us: → release tension → feel a sense of connection → breathe a little easier → come back to ourselves, even for a moment In times like these, choosing to laugh is not ignoring reality. It is taking care of your well-being within it. If you or your team are feeling the weight of it all, you do not have to handle it alone. Our Lyra MENA Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support, practical tools, and a safe space to talk. Reach out to us to learn how we can support your people. contactmenawellbeing@lyrahealth.com

What if caring for the Earth is also caring for ourselves? This Earth Day, April 22, we are reminded that our environment shapes how we feel, think, and show up every day. Clean air, green spaces, and a healthy planet support our mental well-being more than we realise. At work and at home, small actions matter: • Take a short walk outside • Reduce waste where you can • Create a calm, green space around you Well-being is not just personal. It is shared, just like the planet we live on. How are you taking care of your environment and your mind today?

Money is one of the biggest stressors, yet we rarely talk about it openly. At Lyra MENA, we believe financial well-being is part of overall well-being. That is why we are hosting an open, honest conversation for our members. Finance Unfiltered: Everything You Wanted to Ask (But Didn’t) 📅 8 April 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM UAE time 🎤 Speaker: Paul Butler 🌐 Language: English This is not a typical finance webinar. It is a live, unfiltered session shaped by your real questions. We will cover: • Smart saving • Simple and inclusive investing • Managing debt • Avoiding online scams • Renting vs buying You will also hear a powerful real-life story of financial struggle, recovery, and how support through Lyra MENA made a difference. Expect practical tips, honest answers, and a space where nothing is off limits. Your money. Your questions. No filters. This session is exclusive to members. If your organisation would like to host a session like this or explore offering an EAP, reach out to us at contactmenawellbeing@lyrahealth.com

Ever heard of the bandwagon effect? A psychological phenomenon where people/companies do something primarily because other people/companies are doing it, regardless of any real expertise in that field. As Global Crisis Management experts it is something we do most days. It is times like this that the value of your Employee Wellbeing/Mental health service shows its true value or NOT. There are Employee engagement & mental health app providers out there presenting themselves as EAP when they are not but often the truth comes out in the wash as they say. Over the last 2 weeks we have been inundated with companies reaching out to us saying that their current 'EAP' or Mental health app is now proving to have little value (useless was one phrase) and could we please help them by implementing our EAP immediately. We obviously do out best to accommodate. Employee engagement & mental health apps have some benefits but trying to put themselves in to a specialist EAP market can have consequences when they are unable to deliver. During the crisis is not the best time to find this out. Lyra MENA clients have been able to rely on us through these challenging times and have openly expressed appreciation of our ability to support them while we too are experiencing those same challenges. When we say we are local and understand the culture then we truly live that experience. Lyra MENA... contactmenawellbeing@lyrahealth.com #eap #mentalhealthintheworkplace #hr #riskmanagement #hse

Eid Mubarak 🌙 This year, Eid holds both gratitude and quiet heaviness. Across our region, uncertainty is real. And in moments like these, Eid becomes more than a celebration. It becomes care. A gentle reminder to: • Check in on each other • Lead with kindness • Hold space for those who may be struggling If this season feels heavy, you are not alone. And if you are a member, remember that support is here for you, 24/7. You can always reach out to us. You don’t have to carry it alone. Wishing you peace, strength, and moments of connection this Eid. ~ Lyra MENA

Ramadan Mubarak. Wishing all our clients, affiliates and colleagues around the world a blessed Holy Month of Ramadan. May this holy time bring you peace, good health, reflection, and strength.