NATIONAL EMIRATES FOUNDATION said that what has promoted tolerance in the UAE is the existence of a moderate, moderate religious discourse. And accept the other, without detracting from the doctrine and constants, and in accordance with the provisions of Islam.
In a working paper presented by the Foundation's CEO, Dirar Belhoul, during the Arab League meetings on the role of the media in combating terrorism and renouncing hatred, which was held in Dubai recently, she said that since the correct knowledge of Islam is the real gateway to tolerance, the UAE has sought to expand its dissemination. Islamic culture, whether among citizens or residents, where we find that the General Authority for Islamic Affairs organizes throughout the week religious lessons in mosques, in addition to Friday sermons, and deals mostly with the concepts of legitimacy and consolidate tolerance.
There are also various activities that address non-Muslims to introduce them to the correct image of Islam, thus avoiding reactions based on pre-misleading stereotypes.
She added that in addition to religious lessons and sermons in mosques, there are regular activities of preaching and guidance, carried out by preachers and preachers, and a number of television and radio programs that introduce people to the true Islam, and various educational publications in many languages, which address people well, and explain to them the principles of dealing in Islam Either with the Muslim or with others.
She pointed to the phenomenon of Ramadan Iftar tents, which are organized next to each mosque, stressing that it represents a space for open communication between residents and communities, and is hosting those who want to eat iftar, including non-Muslims, to learn about the rituals of Muslims during the holy month, and the teachings of religion True.
The Foundation considered that one of the most important results of the centrality of the state is the balance of its media discourse from exaggeration and exaggeration and extremism, whether the subject is related to politics, economy, society, religion or culture, find that the UAE media adopts a balanced and medium approach, respecting the culture of society and the mind of the recipient, without Sorry or out of text.
She pointed out that, because the UAE media is aware that the global, cultural, intellectual and artistic content is the easiest to reach and the most prevalent means in the societies, the various media institutions, federal and local, visual, audio and printed, sought to produce rich and varied content that establishes the foundations of tolerance, values and national constants inherent in the UAE , To ensure the continuity of this humanitarian message for future generations.
Building bridges continues
According to Watani Al Emarat, those who follow the UAE media find a rich diversity of content, whether related to domestic or foreign issues, which facilitates acceptance of what is related to each other, as well as away from the sources of disagreement, and focus on civilized language that respects others, and allows By expressing responsible opinion without abuse, contempt or provocation.
She pointed out that the laws of the state allowed the issuance of media in the languages of the resident communities, to ensure the delivery of the same level of tolerant and diverse content, and build bridges of communication between these communities and citizen society, in order to bridge the supposed gap, especially when newly arriving to the state.