Clerics pay visit to Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Watan
The palace visit comes on the International Day for Tolerance
The visit served as an ideal opportunity for knowledge exchange and crosscultural interaction, and exemplified the values of fraternity and compassion.
The Department of Community Development — Abu Dhabi (DCD), in collaboration with Qasr Al Watan, arranged a visit by various clerics to the presidential palace, to provide them in-depth knowledge and insights on the rich Arabic heritage, the history of the UAE, as well as its vision for the future.
The visit served as an ideal opportunity for knowledge exchange and cross-cultural interaction, and exemplified the values of fraternity and compassion as a link that binds humankind. It also contributed to reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as the proponent of peace and societal harmony.
Who was visiting?
The visit, which coincided with the celebration of the International Day for Tolerance, saw the presence of Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of the Department of Community Development; Muhammad Al Balooshi, executive director of the Community Participation and Sports Sector; Mubarak Al Ameri, executive director of Social Licensing and Control Sector at the Department of Community Development — Abu Dhabi; as well as a number of clerics from various places of worship in Abu Dhabi.
Dr Khamis Al Khaili welcomed the clerics to the palace, emphasising that they are a vital part of society. He asserted that the visit echoes the spiritual harmony and peace that exists between all facets of the society in Abu Dhabi, as well as exemplifies the approach of our wise leadership to improve societal harmony and cohesion. Furthermore, he claimed that the presence of non-Muslim places of worship, which has existed for several years, is one of the civilised aspects of the city and demonstrates the committed efforts of Abu Dhabi in consolidating the values of fraternity, compassion, and benevolence.
Dr Khamis Al Khaili further emphasised the DCD’s commitment to propagating the ideals of coexistence, tolerance, love and brotherhood, and to constructing a tolerant society that radiates the spirit of love, fraternity, security, stability, and happiness through partnerships with various entities. He also pointed out that tolerance ensures the stability of societies as well as constant progress.
The delegation of clerics was given an introductory tour around the Qasr Al Watan during the visit.