The International Institute for Tolerance, in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, will launch the Global Tolerance Network and the Challenge of Tolerance next Tuesday.
The institute stressed that the two initiatives aim at spreading and consolidating the concept and spirit of tolerance, peaceful coexistence and positive dialogue, and accepting others among the members of the society, pointing out that the launch of the two initiatives will be attended by the Managing Director of the International Institute for Tolerance, Dr. Hamad bin Sheikh Ahmed Al-Shaibani, and Director General Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority In Dubai, Rain Al Tayer. The Global Tolerance Network initiative aims to build global leaderships and cadres that contribute to the dissemination of knowledge, within a sound intellectual framework, free from prejudice, violence and hatred.The membership includes individuals proposed by government and private institutions, individual initiatives, youth and media platforms, as well as universities and educational institutions.
The Global Tolerance Initiative will be a global competition based on challenge and competition, aimed at university students from around the world, to embody tolerance in different artistic ways, such as theatrical performances, theatrical performances, art exhibitions, writing short art stories, and initiatives. Social tolerance.
In May, Al Shaibani and Al Tayer signed a partnership agreement to support the strategic cooperation between them in an effort to integrate efforts and strengthen partnership and exchange of experiences to consolidate the UAE initiative by making 2019 a year of tolerance. Under the agreement, mutual support and cooperation will be devoted to the initiatives of the International Institute for Tolerance, the Global Tolerance Network (Decathon of Tolerance), the Forum of Youth for Tolerance, Happiness and the Future, and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has been designated as a strategic partner for initiatives, events and marketing and promotion campaigns of the Institute in this field. The World Tolerance Summit, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Tolerance Award, and the Commission to provide the necessary support for the success of these initiatives.
Al-Shaibani stressed that cooperation on the implementation of the terms of the agreement and its translation on the ground is the beginning of the real work, pointing out that one of the most important objectives of holding this partnership, is to seek to consolidate achievements in the field of deepening the values of tolerance and brotherhood, through the wise leadership approach, in order to spread and root values Shared humanity towards peace and tolerance, coexistence and dialogue, respect for multiculturalism and acceptance of the other.
Al Tayer said that the agreement reflects RTA's keenness to promote the value of tolerance through practices on the ground, pointing out that the UAE is a global model for tolerance and coexistence among peoples of all nationalities, races and religions.
Highlight the spirit of tolerance
Dr. Hamad bin Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Managing Director of the International Institute for Tolerance, said that the agreement with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirms the Institute's support for projects that concern the development of human thought, highlighting the spirit of tolerance, promoting coexistence, and enabling the true concept of a tolerant society, in accordance with the directives and visions of His Excellency. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is the first supporter of development and construction, both of which are based on human investment.