Four countries discuss ‘tolerance in multiculturalism’ at UAE summit

Four countries discuss ‘tolerance in multiculturalism’ at UAE summit

Thu, 2019-11-14 18:13

DUBAI: With over 200 nationalities currently residing in the GCC, countries across the region are continuing to promote the values of tolerance and coexistence through various initiatives.

The UAE first introduced the post of minister of tolerance with the appointment of Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi in 2016, reinforcing its commitment to eradicate ideological, cultural and religious bigotry in society.

The second edition of the World Tolerance Summit, held in Dubai on November 13 and 14, saw a bigger number of countries participating, including Saudi Arabia.

Dr Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Fawzan, vice-chairman and secretary general of the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue, reviewed the Kingdom's tolerance initiatives, and described the summit as "an opportunity to bring about positive change.“

The summit's second day included a session titled "Tolerance in Multiculturalism: Achieving the Social, Economic and Humane Benefits of a Tolerant World,“ in which speakers from Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Tatarstan, and Columbia discussed ways in which their respective countries are attempting to instill social and economic tolerance.

Princess Lamia bint Majed Saud Al-Saud, secretary general and board member of Alwaleed Philanthropies in Saudi Arabia, touched on the importance of tolerance in humanitarian work.

"It is extremely important to be a tolerant and accepting person in order to