Organized by the "Federation of Youth" in conjunction with the International Day for Tolerance

A virtual ring between Emirati and Israeli youth to perpetuate peaceful coexistence

More than 40 young men and women from the UAE and Israel attended the virtual session.

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The Federal Youth Foundation organized the first virtual youth session «Emirati - Israeli», in conjunction with the International Day for Tolerance, and focused on the need for dialogue between religions and beliefs, and the consolidation of the values ​​of tolerance, peaceful coexistence and respect for cultural pluralism, with the participation of clerics and a group of young people in the two countries.

Participated in the seminar, moderated by Sheikha Majda bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is a researcher who is awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and President of the Federal Youth Foundation, Shamma bint Suhail bin Faris Al Mazrouei, and the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community in the Emirates, Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, and Maryam Al-Zaidi, a preacher in the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and a Palestinian businessman who has resided in the UAE for a long time, Mazen Nahawi.

The virtual seminar was attended by more than 40 young men and women from the United Arab Emirates and Israel, with a variety of interests, including technology sciences, engineering, mathematics, arts, political science and entrepreneurship.

Sheikha Majida Al Maktoum said: “The episode is an example of the importance of dialogue and cooperation not only in the region, but also at the level of the world as a whole, as its discussions focused on common issues and values ​​such as tolerance, peaceful coexistence and creating the future, and our goal is to listen to viewpoints and learn about the common goals and challenges facing Youth in the countries of the region, and the acquisition of knowledge ».

For her part, Shamma Al Mazrouei said: “We have a common opportunity in the UAE and Israel to devote the values ​​of tolerance and explore youth visions in light of peace to create a better future and peace for us in the UAE. It is to turn the page of the past and open a new page in which we get to know new cultures and be new friends. Together, we explore ways to advance towards a prosperous and better future for the region and the world. ”

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