The Director General of the International Institute for Tolerance, Dr. Hamad Al-Shaibani, told the Emirates today that the UAE is immune to any attempts to stir up strife, since it has adopted a firm middle approach since its establishment, noting that tolerance and acceptance of the other is one of the principles As well as a supreme value exercised in each of the joints of life in the State.
He added that the UAE has succeeded in protecting itself and is working to establish a culture that embraces the other and opens up to it, in addition to strengthening the role of community institutions in protecting the human rights system, enriching the culture of international tolerance and confronting manifestations of discrimination and racism of any nature. He was raised on the land of the Emirates, in order to divert him through moderation.
He added that the media policy in the State serves its orientation in establishing the values of tolerance through a balanced, conscious and rational approach. But he stressed the need to take advantage of the social networking networks, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, in raising awareness among young people through the transmission of positive messages, away from any speeches expressing intolerance and hatred, and to promote the culture of diversity and excellence In the educational curricula and media programs, calling on the different media, to feel the role assigned to them, in light of the intense tension experienced by more than one country in the world, and away from any topics that may increase the state of discontent and chaos, and work to pump targeted information materials, Tolerance, respect and appreciation of others.
He said that the International Institute for Tolerance has a plan for enhanced approaches to the values of tolerance, which will be presented at selected universities soon, focusing on topics such as tolerance, brotherhood, equality and tolerance of tolerance and coexistence with different cultures and civilizations.
"The choice of HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in 2019 is one of the cultural initiatives launched by the UAE to benefit the humanitarian community as a whole," Shaibani said. It is also a supreme value and a supreme message directed from the UAE to the world, which contributes to injecting more ideas that enshrine tolerance, provide bridges of communication between peoples, and reject extremism and hate speech. " The UAE is an important global reference in establishing a culture of tolerance and a successful model cited by many. "This was not a hollow slogan, but a founding act by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the state and builder of its federation. Highness Sheikhs Rulers of the UAE ».
Al-Shaibani added that "tolerance in the UAE is a supreme value practiced in every aspect of life. The UAE society is a global community of more than 200 nationalities, and the harmony they live is rarely seen or heard."
Hamad Al Shaibani described the eight principles adopted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to eminent officials in the emirate of Dubai, saying that they are motivated to give more to the Institute But also to all institutions, departments, and even individuals. He said that "the examiner of these principles finds them represent a set of higher values, which are followed by the Sheikhs Sheikhs rulers of the Emirates, the same approach that every official, employee or student, and even a housewife, whatever position and position, to take it as a policy walking on it, and The officials of the work are enlightened by his insightful vision and fair and wise policy. " He added that the Eight Declaration of Principles was intended to serve the objectives of the International Institute for Tolerance, as it bears the value of sincere respect and sincere work based on creative energies. He stressed the need for full coordination and teamwork among all circles for the development and prosperity of the nation for present and future generations.
4 initiatives
Dr. Hamad Al Shaibani said that the International Institute for Tolerance is working on four initiatives that will strengthen its efforts and position internally and externally: the Global Network for Tolerance, which is building global leaders and cadres that contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and the International Expert for Tolerance, Aims to establish the principles and principles of tolerance in young people, and the Global Tolerance Challenge Initiative, a challenging global competition.
And the "Forum of Youth of Tolerance, Happiness and the Future at Expo 2020". It will serve as a global summit for tolerance and happiness for the future generation, where participants will visit Expo 2020 in Dubai.