Abu dhabi: Leaders of Arab clubs and communities in the UAE praised the country’s approach to tolerance, reflected in legislation, institutions, and cultural initiatives rooted in universal human values, stressing that this model has strengthened the UAE’s role in promoting peaceful coexistence regionally and internationally.

According to Emirates News Agency, marking the International Day for Tolerance, they noted that communities in the UAE enjoy security, stability, and social harmony despite diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, emphasizing that the country is among the world’s most diverse nations.

Mohammad Al Massadeh, Director of the Jordanian Social Club in Dubai, stated that tolerance in the UAE is a core pillar of national identity and an enduring legacy of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He pointed out that the UAE’s leadership has upheld these values, enabling nearly 200 nationalities to live together with respect and goodwill under a strong legal framework. He further mentioned that the UAE’s rapid progress is a result of the fusion of tolerance, goodwill, and flexible laws within a diverse society.

Lutfi Hussein Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Egyptian clubs in the UAE, remarked that the country offers a global model of coexistence, highlighting that it was the first to establish a ministry dedicated to embedding tolerance. He noted continuous legal and cultural initiatives to combat discrimination and hatred, as well as the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi as a symbol of interfaith harmony. He expressed that the Egyptian community feels at home in the UAE, participating in cultural, artistic, and social initiatives promoting shared respect and unity.

Mohamed Baha Al Deen, Chairman of the Sudanese Club in Abu Dhabi, stated that the UAE has built a unique model of human coexistence based on the values established by Sheikh Zayed. He observed that people of different cultures and nationalities live in harmony in the UAE, supported by an environment that respects dignity and offers a sense of home. He concluded by expressing pride in the UAE’s approach and gratitude to the leadership for making tolerance a daily reality for everyone living in the country.