Global recognition of UAE’s vision

The UAE has been recognised for its initiatives to advance tolerance and counter terrorism and extremism in global indices.

Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, wife of Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, said that the dedication of tolerance as a value in the UAE society enlightens new generations by preserving the legacy of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. She added that announcing 2019 as Year of Tolerance enhances the UAE’s cultural status at the global level and highlights its belief in dialogue and acceptance of differences, while promoting foreign relations based on solid principles of sovereignty, mutual respect, rejection of terrorism and extremism and acceptance of others.

Ohoud Bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Well-being, and Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office, said the move to announce 2019 as the Year of Tolerance reflects the true image of the UAE values and the leadership’s vision seeking rapprochement, coexistence and civilisational communication with peoples of the world.

The UAE must lead the way for intellectual, cultural and media initiatives that further consolidate the values tolerance and coexistence, opening up to cultures of the region and the world as a whole.”

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid | Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai